Consumer Protection Commission probes importation, distribution of power generators

The Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Babatunde Irukera in a statement said the Commission on November 16, 2022, obtained a Search Warrant and Order of the Federal High Court in Case No: FHC/ABJ/CS/2075/2022, after convincing the court of probable cause and evidence of infringements of the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Act.

He said: “The purpose of the Search Warrant and Order was to secure vital information and evidence from key targets and large industry players whose businesses and practices have been implicated in the intelligence so far procured, and surveillance work already done.”

“The Commission simultaneously executed the Search Warrants on the identified targets has secured certain information from targets of the investigation.”

“The investigation is progressing with forensic analysis, hearings, questioning, and other evidence gathering tools.” Mr Irukera stated.

The FCCPC boss stated that the Commission is keenly interested in receiving feedback or experiences with respect to dealings; or any relevant knowledge of the business or practices of generator sellers or distributors.

“Particularly, the Commission is interested in any knowledge with respect to pricings, multiple, or duplicitous equipment models, import and or customs clearing practices; and any mutual communication or coordination between companies.” He said.

“Information with respect to the following companies are very material;
Jubaili Brothers, Mikano International Limited and JMG.”

Mr Irukera added that the Commission welcomes information and will protect the identities of contributors who so request.

“Where a contributor desires direct engagement, the Commission will provide the same, under secure circumstances, or otherwise at the direction of the contributor.”