FCCPC Closes Abuja Chinese Supermarket Over A Discriminatory Policy Toward Nigerians

A Chinese supermarket inside the China General Chamber of Commerce building in Abuja has been sealed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

This action was taken in response to public outcry over claims that the supermarket was denying entrance to Nigerians in order to discriminate against them.

On April 22, FCCPC officers carried out an operation at the supermarket in response to complaints that Nigerian customers were being turned away.

The owner, Cindy Liu Bei, and her family had apparently left the store earlier in the day, so when they arrived, they discovered that it had already closed.

Nigerians living in the property were allowed to access the supermarket, but individuals from outside the complex were being turned away due to their nationality, according to facility manager Shaibu Sanusi.

The entry-level security staff confirmed that the management had issued an order at the start of the year to limit admittance to Chinese nationals alone.

Since January, this restriction has been strictly implemented, which has left both workers and customers surprised and confused.

The retailer carried on with its discriminating admission policy, selling a range of products, including both domestic and imported food items.

The supermarket carried on with its discriminatory admission policy in place, offering a wide range of products, including imported and domestic food items, beverages, and necessities. On the other hand, it was observed that the things on exhibit lacked price tags.

The FCCPC's decision to close the supermarket is evidence of their dedication to promoting ethical and nondiscriminatory business practices in Nigeria's retail industry.

The issue is still being looked at, with an emphasis on protecting consumer rights and encouraging diversity in businesses.

The organization then closed the supermarket.