The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has celebrated two major court rulings against Multichoice Nigeria Limited and Peace Mass Transit, calling them a significant victory for consumer rights in Nigeria.
In a statement, FCCPC CEO Mr. Tunji Bello praised the judgements as a strong reinforcement of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), 2018.
The rulings demonstrate that “consumers in Nigeria can seek and obtain justice through lawful means,” Bello stated.
In Lagos, the High Court ordered Multichoice to pay ₦5 million in damages to a DStv subscriber, Mr. Ben Onuora, for wrongfully disconnecting his active subscription. The court also mandated the immediate reconnection of his service.
Similarly, in Enugu, the State High Court declared Peace Mass Transit’s “no refund” policy illegal. The company was ordered to pay ₦500,000 in damages to a passenger, Mr. Tochukwu Odo, whose fare was withheld after a trip was not completed.
The FCCPC urged consumers to continue reporting unfair practices through its official channels, highlighting a recovery of over ₦10 billion for consumers in recent months.
