As part of efforts to ensure that the rights of Consumers are not only protected but promoted, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has launched a liaison office in Ikorodu.
The office which was officially opened for operation with sensitization by the Agency, is located at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat, 50, TOS Benson Road, Opposite Ikorodu General Hospital, Ikorodu.
According to the General Manager of LASCOPA, Mrs. Kemi Olugbode, the opening of the liaison station in Ikorodu became necessary in order to bring the services of the Agency closer to the people at grassroots.
Mrs. Olugbode said the Agency was established to provide protection to consumers from the consumption of hazardous products and enable them seek redress from infringement.
Mrs. Olugbode said that although this is the first annex office that LASCOPA would have, she however, assured that more annex offices would be created to bring the services of the Agency closer to the people at the various Local Government and Council Development Areas in the State.
The Consumer Education Team of the Agency used the opportunity to sensitize consumers, distributing flyers to educate them on their rights as consumers.
Some of the areas covered during the enlightenment campaign includes: Ayangburem Palace road, Ikorodu Round About, Ebute, Lagos road, Ibese, Igbogbo, Itamaga, Sabo and others.
Ibukunoluwa Temitope
