NAFDAC lauds FCCPC leadership as agencies renew MoU on consumer protection

*Prof. Mojosola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, commends the leadership of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, describing Mr. Tunji Bello, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Commission as ‘responsive and committed to protecting consumers’

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has commended the leadership of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

Adeyeye described Mr. Tunji Bello, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Commission as responsive and committed to protecting consumers.

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The Director-General  of NAFDAC, spoke Wednesday, May 6, 2026, during the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NAFDAC and the FCCPC at the Commission’s Headquarters, in Abuja, FCT.

She also said recent engagements with the FCCPC leadership had shown a level of urgency that reflected the seriousness required in consumer protection.

The NAFDAC Chief stated that, on two occasions when she raised complaints with Mr. Bello, he responded almost immediately, and the affected business took corrective action.

Adeyeye said: “That is the way it is supposed to be.” According to him, Nigerians should receive the same level of protection available to consumers in other parts of the world.

She equally said the renewed MoU would strengthen collaboration between both agencies in safeguarding consumers and ensuring the safety, quality and efficacy of regulated products. Although NAFDAC’s mandate focuses on products, she emphasised that the ultimate concern remains the consumers who use them.

The FCCPC, in a statement, said: “It is people that use those products, and that is where the consumer comes in.

“Consumers have the right to complain so that NAFDAC’s work can be effective.”

She further disclosed that Bello’s willingness to collaborate, saying partnerships must go beyond signed documents.

According to her, an MoU has little value unless it is backed by practical action.

Earlier, Bello said the agreement would improve coordination in areas where consumer protection and product safety responsibilities overlap.

Bello explained that while the FCCPC protects consumers from unfair, deceptive and exploitative market practices, NAFDAC regulates the safety and quality of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and other regulated products.

The renewed MoU, he noted, would support better information sharing, faster complaint handling, joint investigations and deeper technical collaboration between the agencies.

Bello stated: “For consumers, the benefits are clear.

“There will be more straightforward pathways for lodging complaints, faster resolution of issues, and stronger enforcement where standards are not met.”

According that effective regulation strengthens market confidence and fair competition, but noted that the success of the agreement would depend on implementation.

He also said: “The real task lies in implementation.

“The systems established here must be used actively, reviewed regularly and strengthened where necessary.”

Bello reaffirmed the FCCPC’s commitment to working with NAFDAC and other institutions to protect consumers and promote fair, transparent and efficient markets across Nigeria.

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