Ondo State Competition & Consumer Protection Agency
Committed to Consumer Protection
Committed to Consumer Protection
Updates on OCCPA interventions, stakeholder engagements, and market activities across Ondo State
Market Regulation
Dec 2025
The Ondo State Competitive and Consumer Protection Agency (OCCPA) carried out an enforcement exercise in malls across Akure, focusing on expired products, hygiene standards, and fair pricing practices.
The agency inspected product expiry dates, assessed cleanliness and safety conditions, and engaged traders on compliance with consumer protection regulations. OSCCPA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding consumers and ensuring a safe, transparent, and competitive marketplace.
Market Regulation
Dec 2025
The Ondo State Competitive and Consumer Protection Agency (OCCPA) has intensified its enforcement activities in Akure malls, clamping down on unfair trade practices to protect consumers.
The agency conducted inspections to ensure businesses comply with pricing transparency, product quality standards, and fair business conduct. OSCCPA reiterated its commitment to promoting a fair marketplace and urged consumers to report any suspicious or exploitative practices for prompt action.
December 2025
The Ondo State Government has issued a close down order for the Semi-Mechanized Abattoir in Isinkan Area of Akure following safety concerns.
This follows an inspection by the State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency after several warnings and sensitization on the danger of roasting goat meat with tires and disturbing sanitary conditions of the facility. Watch the video report for more details.
December 2025
Documentary footage showing the sanitary and environmental conditions at the Isinkan Abattoir that led to the closure order.
Sensitization
December 2025
The agency engaged market leaders and trade unions on consumer protection laws and ethical business practices.
Discussions focused on dispute resolution, transparency in pricing, and strengthening collaboration between traders and government. The engagement was aimed at fostering a culture of compliance and consumer rights awareness in the marketplace.
Awareness
December 2025
The agency engaged skilled female artisans, leaders and trade unions on consumer protection laws and ethical business practices.
This initiative aimed to empower women entrepreneurs with knowledge about their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace, promoting fair trade and consumer protection awareness among female business owners.
Partnership
April 16, 2025
In a strategic move to deepen consumer protection and promote fair competition in Ondo State, the Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency has undertaken a high-level familiarization visit to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in Abuja.
The visit, which marks a significant step in regulatory collaboration, was aimed at fostering knowledge sharing, replicating best practices, and exploring avenues for joint initiatives between the two agencies. The FCCPC, Nigeria's apex consumer protection and competition regulator, plays a critical role in safeguarding consumer rights and ensuring a fair marketplace. During the visit, the Ondo State delegation led by the Administrative Secretary Hajia Kudirat Ola engaged extensively with FCCPC officials on topics central to strengthening consumer protection frameworks at the subnational level.
Partnership
November 2025
In efforts to ensure quality water is consumed by the people, the Competitive and Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) has partnered with the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) in Ondo State.
The partnership is focusing on how to strengthen consumer protection and water quality standards in Ondo State. In her address at the meeting attended by the National President of ATWAP, Dr. Mrs. Clementia Ativie, and the association's executives in Akure, the state capital, the Administrative Secretary of CCPA, Hajia Kudirat Ola explained that "the strategic meeting is aimed at fostering collaboration and ensuring compliance with consumer protection standards in the state."
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