FCCPC Summons Chinese Supermarket Over Alleged Discrimination Against Locals

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a summons to the owner of a Chinese supermarket accused of discriminatory practices against Nigerians. The supermarket, situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce in the Federal Capital Territory, allegedly restricts entry exclusively to individuals of Chinese descent. Mrs. Boladale Adeyinka, Director of Surveillance and Investigation at FCCPC, initiated the enforcement in response to a viral video depicting Nigerians being denied access. The summons requires the owner to appear before the commission by April 24, 2024. Failure to comply may result in regulatory actions.

FCCPC summons Chinese supermarket over discrimination against Nigerians

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned the owner of a Chinese supermarket for allegedly discriminating against Nigerians by restricting their entry.
The supermarket, located at the China General Chamber of Commerce along Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Road in the Federal Capital Territory, exclusively permits individuals of Chinese descent to enter.

Reacting to the development, Mrs. Boladale Adeyinka, the Director of Surveillance and Investigation at the commission, who led the enforcement, stated that they are responding to a viral video allegedly showing Nigerian consumers being denied access to the supermarket.
She explained that the purpose of their surveillance and investigation is to verify the allegations and the contents of the viral video.

“Now, the summons, of course, since she’s not around and the place is locked, is to serve notice on her to appear before the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection
Commission by Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 11 am.
“There are other regulatory tools that can be deployed if she fails to attend to this summons,” she added.
She further explained that the summons means that entry into the premises would require approval, and anyone wishing to access it must first notify the commission.