The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has received the 2026 MANCAP Quality Award from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in recognition of its contributions to consumer protection, product quality awareness and public enlightenment.
The award was presented on Wednesday, October 21, at the Grandeur Event Centre, Oregun, Ikeja, during a ceremony marking the MANCAP Quality Awards and the programme’s 20th anniversary.
Speaking at the event, LASCOPA’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Afolabi Solebo, commended SON for its efforts in promoting standardisation and quality assurance across Nigeria.
Solebo stressed that product quality was a critical aspect of consumer protection, noting that collaboration between SON and LASCOPA was essential to ensuring that consumers had access to safe, reliable and standard-compliant products.
He also called for stronger cooperation among regulatory agencies to combat the circulation of substandard and counterfeit goods and protect consumers from unsafe products and unfair business practices.
The LASCOPA chief executive dedicated the award to Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, expressing appreciation for his continued support for the agency’s activities.
He reaffirmed LASCOPA’s commitment to intensifying consumer protection efforts, promoting transparency in commercial transactions and ensuring that businesses operate responsibly within the marketplace.
The recognition underscores the importance of collaboration among regulatory institutions in protecting consumer interests and improving product quality standards.
LASCOPA reiterated its readiness to work with SON and other stakeholders to curb unfair business practices and promote a safer, more transparent and equitable marketplace for residents of Lagos State.
