OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...
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LASCOPA CHARGES MANUFACTURERS TO FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURE.{PHOTO}.

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    The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has stressed the need for manufacturers of consumable products to follow standard procedures in the production process and final packaging of products.
The General Manager of LASCOPA, Mrs. Kemi Olugbode gave the charge during a courtesy visit by the Agency to the Office of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) at Ogba, Lagos
She urged MAN to monitor the activities of its members particularly those involved in the production of consumable products to ensure that they follow the required standard procedure, stressing that adherent to same is vital to effective consumer protection.
Olugbode emphasised that LASCOPA was created to ensure that consumers get satisfaction from goods purchased or services rendered as well as to protect consumers from all forms of hazardous products and to help them seek redress in a court of law when there is an infringement on their rights.
The General Manager disclosed that the Agency was planning to have a parley with manufacturers of consumable products within the Ikeja Local Government Area, as part of efforts geared towards ensuring the safety of consumers.
According to her, the meeting is necessary to introduce LASCOPA and what it stands for to the manufacturers and draw their attention to some consumer issues observed during product monitoring and mediation sessions.
She said that the Agency also intends to get feedback and use the parley to create an avenue to foster a cordial relationship with producers of consumable products as means of ensuring consumer protection from hazardous products
Responding, the Executive Secretary, MAN Ikeja Branch, Mrs. Oluchi Odimuko said that the Association is very certain about the quality of products of its members because they adhere to standards.
She said that MAN collaborates with relevant Ministries and Agencies to constantly monitor the activities of producers and ensure that internationally acceptable standards are followed in the production process.Odimuko, however, noted that the challenge faced by the Association is with products imported or smuggled into the country and urged the management of LASCOPA to get in touch with the Customs Services of Nigeria to address such issues.

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