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EDO CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMITTEE WARNS AGAINST ILLEGAL RAIDS ACROSS EDO STATE OVER BAN ON SACHET GIN The Management Committee of Edo State Consumer Protection Committee was reliably informed of an illegal raid carried out today by some police officers on sellers of Sachet Gin at Scout Ground Premises/Ogba Market by Ogba Zoo, Ogba Community. Upon interrogation via call by the Chairman, Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture, the said officers could not provide any authorization to carry out such duty. Hence, the Chairman told the Police Officers to wait for him but before his arrival, the Police Officers had already ran away. For the avoidance of doubt, the public is hereby informed that: 1.  Enforcement has NOT commenced. 2.  The period of grace granted to the Association of Beverages Dealers and Sachet Gin Sellers remains in force and will expire on 20th September, 2026. 3.  No Police Officer, individual, or group has the right to extort, harass, or raid any person in conn...

PUBLIC ALERT: BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS EXTORTING MONEY OVER BANNED SACHET GIN The Management to Committee of Edo State Consumer Protection Committee have reliably been informed that some unscrupulous elements are moving around collecting money from sellers of the banned Sachet Gin on the account of the extension period we granted to the Association of Beverages Dealers, which is fixed for 20th of September, 2026. On this note, we wish to advise the General Public to apprehend any person that is parading himself or herself as a member of Edo State Consumer Protection Committee that wants to exploit the 2 weeks extension to extort the people.  Therefore, the public should note that enforcement has not started. For complaints or to report any such person, Please call: 08072370252 Signed:  Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture - Chairman Mrs. Osaghae Sweet Oghogho - Edo South Coordinator  Mr. Eshesimua Sunday Charles - Edo North Coordinator Mr. Audu Solomon - Edo Central Coordinato...

We Will Provide  All Necessary Security Support You Need;  Edo ESSC Tells CPC The Edo State Security Corps has Assured The chairman And members of the Edo State Consumer protection committee of Adequate Security support Anytime it is called upon by the committee  The state Commander Richard Balogun made the pledge in his office when the Consumer protection committee led by it's chairman comrade osaro Iyamu culture paid him an official visit at the State command in Benin city. He assured the committee of  a Stand By Squad anytime the committee  will be Going out for enforcement  Earlier,  the chairman of the committee who had asked for adequate security protection from the agency during enforcement by the committee members to eliminate the state of substandard and fake products from Edo State. He Stated that Edo people were dieing from fake products and chemically induced goods Those in the entourage of the state chairman included Mrs osagha...

EDO STATE  CONSUMER PROTECTION   COMMITTEE (CPC) GRANTS TWO WEEKS GRACE PERIOD TO DISPOSE SACHETS GIN Today, the Management Committee of Edo State Consumer Protection Committee received in audience, the representatives of United Beverages Dealers Association and Edo State Sachet Alcohol Beverages Distributors Association. During the meeting, the representatives jointly requested an extension from 7th September to 30th December, 2026 to enable them sell off existing stock of sachet gin in their custody, citing various factors. After extensive deliberation and consultations, the Management Committee hereby rules as follows: 1.  That the Committee remains committed to protecting the rights of consumers and promoting product standards in line with NAFDAC directives. 2.  That the appeal for extension is PARTIALLY GRANTED. Dealers are given a grace period from 7th September to 20th September, 2026 to return all sachet gi...

CPC needs everyone to succeed – chairman The commissioner of police, Edo State, Patrick Daaor says he has instructed the deputy commissioner of police, (operations) to urgently order Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, DPOs to mobilize men of the command to ensure tight security for the personnel of the newly inaugurated members of the consumers protection committee, CPC. He said the current state of substandard products in circulation calls for urgent attention that should be supported by all meaning citizens of the state. C.P Daaor said the situation needs emergency approach and must be taking seriously by all as the future of the nation needs to be protected. Addressing members of the committee on Friday who were on a familiarisation visit to the command headquarters in Benin City, the state capital, he said he has just minuted CPC letter to D.C oops to urgently instruct every area command and divisional police to work with the committee fully without hesitation. “Sometimes...

Okpebholo Inaugurates Four Boards, Charges Members On Integrity, Service Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated four government boards and committees, charging their members to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, humility and commitment to public service. The inaugurated bodies are the Consumer Protection Committee,  the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board,  and the Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency (RARA). Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Okpebholo congratulated the appointees and said their appointments placed an important responsibility on them to serve the people of the state. He reminded them that their positions were not only a responsibility to the people but also a responsibility before God. “I wish to remind you that this is not merely a responsibility to the people; it is also a responsibility before God,” the governor said. Gove...