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Court Affirms FCCPC's Power To Investigate Complaints, Dismisses Air Peace Suit

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed the powers bestowed on Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumers complaints. 

Delivering his judgement on Monday, Justice James Omotosho said that the commission is empowered under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 (FCCPA) to receive complaints, assess matters brought before it, and take appropriate lawful steps, including investigation where necessary.

He dismissed the suit filed by Air Peace Limited challenging the Commission’s authority to investigate consumer complaints and issue summons in the exercise of its statutory mandate.

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello stated that the judgment provides useful clarity on the importance of regulatory oversight in protecting consumers and promoting fair market practices.

He noted that the matter arose from complaints related to unrefunded ticket fares, cancelled flights, and other service concerns affecting passengers.

Bello reiterated that consumers who pay for services are entitled to fair treatment, transparency, and redress in accordance with applicable law.

He emphasised that investigation is an administrative process intended to establish facts and determine whether further action is warranted. It does not amount to a finding of liability or wrongdoing.

According to him, the Commission is committed to engaging all market participants in a fair, professional, and transparent manner, while ensuring due process at every stage of its proceedings.

He encouraged businesses operating in Nigeria to cooperate with lawful regulatory processes and to maintain effective complaint resolution systems that address consumer issues promptly and fairly.

The FCCPC will continue to act within its statutory mandate to protect consumers, promote competitive markets, and strengthen confidence in essential service sectors, including aviation.

News Rider reports that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is Nigeria’s primary competition and consumer protection authority established under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018.

This was contained in a statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu in Abuja. 

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