JUST IN: Owners of Abuja Chinese Supermarket Where Nigerians Are Barred Respond to FCCPC‘s Summons
- An Abuja-based Chinese supermarket faced heavy criticism online for allegedly restricting entry to Nigerians
- On Wednesday, April 24, operatives of the FCCPC quizzed owners of the supermarket in Abuja over alleged discriminatory practices
- Legit.ng reports that FCCPC personnel inspected the facility, even as the investigation progresses
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FCT, Abuja - Owners of the Abuja Chinese Supermarket facing allegations of discriminatory practices responded to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC's) summons on Wednesday, April 24.
The agency announced the development via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle.
Source: Twitter
The FCCPC said the proprietors of Royal Choice were invited to answer questions regarding the allegations.
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Royal Choice, located at China General Chamber of Commerce, sells Chinese foods and beverages.
In a viral video on April 21, a resident narrated how he was told the supermarket was off-limits to Nigerians.
At the weekend, several people expressed dissatisfaction over the policy which reportedly only allows patronage from Chinese customers.
Subsequently, FCCPC operatives inspected the facility.
FCCPC tweeted:
"Update: Owners of the Abuja Chinese Supermarket facing allegations of discriminatory practices responded to our summons today to answer questions regarding the allegations. FCCPC operatives have conducted an inspection of the facility.
"We will continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses."
Abuja Chinese store reopened
Meanwhile, providing an update, the estate assistant facility manager, Sanusi Shuaibu, in a chat with The Punch disclosed that the issue has been resolved and officials of the commission have reportedly unsealed the grocery store.
He said:
“Yes, we went to the commission today and all the issues have been resolved. The owner of the supermarket was also present at the meeting with the officials. The owner tried to explain the situation and they allowed everyone involved to explain what really happened.
"They also asked us to submit some documents which we did and they also asked her (the owner) some questions. After the meeting, we left the commission and they came to unseal the supermarket."
Read more about Abuja Chinese Supermarket
- Videos of Chinese supermarket in Abuja denying Nigerians entry to shop emerge, spark outrage
- FCCPC summons Abuja Chinese supermarket over alleged discrimination against Nigerians
Chinese Chamber breaks silence
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria responded to the allegations that the Chinese supermarket located at the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja, restricts Nigerians' access.
The Chamber explained in an official statement denied the claims that there is discrimination within its complex.
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Source: Legit.ng
