The federal government has reopened the Abuja supermarket, which was closed on Friday, February 16, due to suspected improper pricing of their goods and services.
Adamu Abdullahi, interim Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, stated on Saturday, February 17, that the outlets had been reopened and were now functioning.
The statement reads: “On February 16, 2024, FCCPC operatives visited Sahad Stores and confirmed through random checks that the deceptive practice did not only continue, but cashiers also charged prices at their discretion, leaving unsuspecting customers vulnerable to unfair pricing.
Exercising its authority under Section 18(f), the Commission temporarily sealed the premises.
However, following a mutual understanding and commitment from Sahad Stores to implement transparent pricing practices, the FCCPC reopened the store on February 16, 2024, at about 7 p.m.”
