FCCPC pasting the summons on the gate of the Chinese supermarket in Abuja over Restriction of Nigerians.
By Our Reporter
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned the owner of a Chinese supermarket, Cindy Liu Bei, located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for alleged restriction of Nigerians.
The supermarket located at Royal Choice Estate, Lugbe, allegedly permits only Chinese citizens access to purchase groceries.
The supermarket was under lock and key when officials of the FCCPC visited in reaction to a viral video where citizens frowned at the supermarket’s policy.
Ms Boladale Adeyinka, the Director, Surveillance and Investigations of FCCPC, who led the team, said the essence of the investigation was to verify the allegations and the contents of that viral video.
“On arrival, we noticed that the supermarket which is right behind me, was sealed and padlocked externally.
“Inquiries have shown that yes, as at this morning this supermarket was opened and people were here.
“CCTV footage also shows that at about 8:29 a.m., two vehicles departed from these premises allegedly containing the owner of the supermarket, whom we have been able to identify by name and we have her contact details.
“Now the summon is to serve notice on her to appear before the FCCPC by April 24 at 11 a. m.
”There are other regulatory tools to be deployed if she fails to honour this summons,” she said.
Adeyinka said that if the owner of the supermarket failed to honour the summon, the commission under its powers, would seal the premises until she complied.
