The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has debunked a story entitled “FG not investigating Air Peace – FCCPC” making the rounds on some media platforms, particularly online, which has been falsely attributed to the Commission.
FCCPC in a statement signed by the Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu said the referenced story, which seems syndicated and sponsored, did not emanate from the FCCPC, and advised the public to disregard it in its entirety.
According to the statement, “the FCCPC stands firmly by its official press release dated December 1, 2024, which announced inquiries into widespread consumer complaints in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors.”
“As stated, Air Peace is one of the entities being engaged to address allegations of exploitative ticket pricing, including significant price hikes for advance bookings on specific domestic routes.” The statement reads.
The statement revealed that inquiries, being conducted under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, are focused on addressing poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and potential consumer rights violations.
“The inquiries are structured engagements aimed at ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, improving transparency, and protecting consumer interests.
“The FCCPC reaffirms that the inquiry into Air Peace commenced as scheduled on December 3, 2024, and remains ongoing.
“The Commission is reviewing information and responses being provided by Air Peace and other entities under inquiry. Appropriate determinations will be made, and necessary actions taken to address any identified violations,“it added.
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