The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called for sustained training and stronger collaboration with journalists covering competition and consumer protection issues.
The FCCPC’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, made the call while receiving executives of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Bello, represented by the Executive Commissioner for Operations, Louis Odion, said competition reporting was still relatively new in Nigeria and required specialized knowledge.
He said the commission would consider CICAN’s request for training and further engagement to improve journalists’ understanding of competition and consumer protection matters.
“Competition reporting is indeed new in our jurisdiction,” Bello said.
He added that the relatively new nature of competition law and consumer protection regulation made stakeholder education a priority for the FCCPC.
The commission has also supported capacity building for judges through the National Judicial Institute, with competition law experts brought in to deepen their understanding of the emerging area.
Bello also acknowledged the media’s role in increasing public awareness of the FCCPC and its activities, saying sustained coverage had helped more Nigerians understand the commission’s mandate.
CICAN’s Abuja Chairman, Gabriel Kuma, said the association was committed to constructive reporting and stronger engagement with regulatory institutions.
Kuma said effective regulation required openness, professionalism, accountability, and access to accurate information, adding that journalists would support efforts to educate Nigerians about consumer rights and fair competition.
The development comes as competition and consumer protection issues continue to attract greater regulatory attention in Nigeria, including in sectors such as banking, digital platforms, telecommunications, and petroleum.
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