FCCPC Seals Illegal Consumer Protection Outfit, Arrests Operator for Impersonation
May 15, 2025
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), in collaboration with law enforcement agencies carried out an enforcement operation in Aba, sealing the premises of an unlawful company, Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN).
The FCCPC in a statement on Thursday by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs said its action on the unlawful organisation situated at No. 214 Aba-Owerri Road, Aba, Abia State, followed credible intelligence that it was falsely claiming affiliation with the Commission and misleading the public by representing itself as an “Authorised Consumer Protection NGO” of the FCCPC.
During the operation, the operator of the facility, Amb. Dr. Onwuka K. Okorie, was arrested on-site and is currently in police custody at World Bank Police Station, Abayi-Aba, Abia State, pending further investigation and prosecution.
A number of exhibits bearing FCCPC’s name, logo, and false enforcement materials were recovered from the premises.
The Commission categorically disassociates itself from CCPIN and affirms that it neither authorises nor partners with CCPIN or any similarly styled organisation for enforcement or consumer protection operations, and does not delegate such powers to NGOs, private entities, or individuals without formal legal authorisation.
The FCCPC is committed to operating with the highest level of transparency while ensuring consumer protection and market integrity.
The public is strongly advised to disregard any announcements, sealing notices, or consumer-related campaigns issued by CCPIN or any of its representatives.
To verify any enforcement or communication, members of the public can contact the Commission through its hotlines: 08056002020 and 08056003030. Official FCCPC activities and communications can also be verified via www.fccpc.gov.ng or social media handles (@fccpcnigeria).