By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has strongly campaigned against the production and consumption of substandard products in the state, giving full backing to the activities of the Kano State Consumer Protection Agency (KSCPA).
Governor Yusuf joined other leaders to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day, set aside by the United Nations on March 15th annually to celebrate consumers’ rights globally.
This was contained in a statement issued by Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Sunday.
According to the statement the event was held at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reiterated the state’s continued support for consumer protection agencies at both federal and state levels.
The Governor stressed that the support would ensure the safety of end-users for all products produced within the state, as well as those entering from elsewhere in the country or abroad.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, the governor urged citizens to exercise caution when purchasing products and emphasised the importance of quality and efficacy for their well-being.
Governor Yusuf tasked Consumer Protection Agencies to intensify their efforts and engage in a comprehensive public awareness campaign regarding consumer rights, ensuring the protection of these rights at all times.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Kano State Consumer Protection Agency (KSCPA), Dr Umar Garba, commended traders in the state for their support of the agency’s duties, pledging unwavering commitment to protecting consumers in the state.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Consumer Protection, Hon. Hassan Sadiq Yakasai called on traders to be vigilant regarding the products they sell, to prevent the infiltration of counterfeit, adulterated, and substandard goods.
The event concluded with the presentation of awards to various traders who have made significant contributions to the protection of consumer rights.