Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has sealed Blessed Happy Homes Superstore in FESTAC Town for selling expired Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) products and violating health and safety regulations.
The action was carried out by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring consumer safety and well-being.
According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Works and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the LASCOPA team discovered several expired products on the shelves, including items that could pose serious health risks to consumers.
Wahab shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) stating that the supermarket was sealed for selling expired products, violating health and safety regulations, and engaging in practices that compromise consumer well-being.
.“The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (@lasgcopa) seals Blessed Happy Homes Superstore at 6th Avenue, 13th Road, Festac Town, for selling expired products, violating health and safety regulations, putting customers at risk, and engaging in practices that compromise consumer well-being,” the post read in part.
Afolabi Solebo, the General Manager of LASCOPA, explained that during an inspection on November 22, 2024, the agency discovered a significant number of expired products on the store’s shelves, including baby food items that had expired as far back as 2023.
The supermarket’s management was invited to LASCOPA’s office to clarify the situation, but they failed to respond, prompting the agency to seek a court order to seal the store.
Solebo reiterated that the owner of the supermarket would face legal prosecution for violating consumer protection laws.
He also advised Lagos residents to remain vigilant when shopping, emphasizing the importance of checking expiry dates and product information before making purchases.
The sealing of the supermarket highlights the Lagos State Government’s commitment to upholding consumer rights and maintaining high standards in businesses operating within the state.