By Tasiu Jibo Dawanau
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC), Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Gwale Local Government Hisbah Command to curb the circulation of adulterated, substandard and expired products across the state.
Dr Muhammad made the pledge while receiving the Commander of the Gwale Hisbah Command, Malam Nura Wada Ishaq, and his delegation during a courtesy visit to his office.
He said the council was established to protect consumers from hazards that threaten their health, safety and economic well-being, thereby contributing to sustainable development in the state.
The executive secretary reaffirmed the council’s commitment to working closely with relevant stakeholders and members of the public to obtain timely information on adulterated, substandard and expired products to enhance consumer protection.
He also warned manufacturers, small-scale industries, traders and retailers against producing, distributing or selling substandard products, stressing that the council would not hesitate to take appropriate legal action against anyone found violating the law.
Earlier, the Commander of the Gwale Local Government Hisbah Command, Malam Nura Wada Ishaq, said the visit was to congratulate the executive secretary on his appointment and seek stronger collaboration between the two agencies in safeguarding the interests of consumers across Kano State.
