SUFAYE investment Ltd. has handed over goods worth approximately ₦28 million to the Kano State Consumer Protection Council, KCPC.
The items, according to statement by Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai, the KCPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment, were either damaged or had expired.
According to Yakasai, the goods were handed over to the Council as part of the company’s efforts to support the fight against adulterated and expired products across the state.
Receiving the goods, the Executive Secretary of KCPC, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, described the company’s gesture as a significant step towards supporting the Council’s efforts to ensure that damaged and expired products do not find their way into the hands of consumers.
Dr Muhammad, according to Yakasai, called on other companies and business owners across the state to emulate SUFAYE by withdrawing adulterated, damaged and expired products from the market without selling them to the public.
He further disclosed that, within the last four months, the Council had received products worth millions of naira, which according to him, are currently awaiting the approval of the state’s governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for their lawful destruction through burning.
“The Executive Secretary also expressed appreciation to the people of Kano State, as well as companies and business owners, for their cooperation and support towards the Council’s efforts to protect consumers and ensure the quality and safety of products available in the markets,” part of the statement said.
Earlier in his remarks, the Manager of SUFAYE investment, Alhaji Jabir, said the initiative was part of the company’s efforts to inspect and assess its products to remove the defective ones.
Jabir said the efforts is in compliance with regulatory requirements and to maintain proper business practices.
“Alhaji Jabir commended the Kano State Consumer Protection Council for its continuous monitoring and supervision of products in the market, noting that such efforts would greatly contribute to protecting public health.
“He further assured that the company would continue to produce quality products, particularly its beverages, while contributing to the economic development of Kano State,”the statement concluded.
