The Lagos State Government has warned consumers to be vigilant against hazardous products, particularly those containing lead, as part of efforts to safeguard public health.
The
General Manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA),
Afolabi Solebo, gave the warning during a meeting with the Executive Director
of Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev)
Nigeria, Leslie Adogame, on Thursday in Lagos.
Mr
Solebo said the state government remained committed to protecting consumers’
rights and ensuring that products in the marketplace meet established safety
standards.
He
emphasised the need for increased awareness of the dangers of lead exposure,
noting that items such as paints, batteries, cosmetics and other consumables
could pose serious health risks if contaminated.
According
to him, LASCOPA is ready to work closely with SRADev Nigeria to advance
environmental health and consumer protection objectives across the state.
He
stated, “Our aim is to foster collaboration and strengthen the partnership
between both organisations towards the elimination of lead in paints,
batteries, cosmetics, and consumable products.
“It
also aims to safeguard consumers from exposure to substandard and hazardous
products associated with lead contamination and other environmental health
risks.
“The
Lagos State Government will continue to prioritise consumer safety by
strengthening regulatory frameworks and collaborating with relevant
stakeholders to eliminate hazardous products from circulation.”
Earlier,
Mr Adogame, also the programme manager for the Lead Exposure Elimination
Project, said the visit was aimed at fostering collaboration and strengthening
partnerships toward eliminating lead in consumer products and reducing
environmental health risks.
He
said both organisations would focus on strategies such as consumer education,
public advocacy, research and enforcement initiatives to curb the circulation
of substandard and unsafe goods.
Mr
Adogame noted that the partnership would enhance public awareness and promote
safer consumption practices among residents.
The
collaboration is expected to improve regulatory enforcement and reduce exposure
to harmful substances in Lagos State.
(NAN)
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