Educating Imolites about their rights as consumers: DG charged the public to call CPC in case of any violation:

 

For Imolites to be able to enjoy their rights, For producers of goods and service providers to respect consumer's rights and 

For government to protect these rights, individuals must be educated, take responsibilities and have access to justice in case of any form of abuse. Therefore, Consumer Protection Council imo State wish to inform and educate the public to know their rights as follows:

1.Right to value for money:

Products and services MUST give value for money.

2.Right to Safety:

Protection from hazardous products, services, and production processes.

3.Right to Information:

Provision of information to enable informed consumer choice; and protection from misleading or deceptive advertisement and labelling.

4.Right to Choose:

Access to a variety of quality products and services at competitive prices. A consumer should not be compelled to buy products or services he/she does not need.

5.Right to Redress:

Redress for unsatisfactory products and services. A dissatisfied consumer is entitled to the 3Rs i.e. Repair, Replacement or Refund.

6.Right to Consumer Education:

Acquisition of the skills to be an informed consumer.

7.Right to Representation:

A consumer has a right to be heard and represented at fora where policies, regulations and standards affecting consumers are made.

8.Right to healthy environment:

Consumers have a right to leave in an environment which is neither threatening nor dangerous and which permits a life of dignity and wellbeing. A consumer has the right to live and work in an environment that is non-threatening to his/ her well-being. A consumer also has the right to consume products prepared in a hygienic and neat environment.

You can reach CPC imo State on the aboved hotlines

#3R

Publisher: Don Martyn L.O Nwosu

Ikeduru APC Media Hub

08032950897

Ikeduruapcmediahub@gmail.com