Consumer Protection Committee (Establishment) Law, no. 7 of 1995

Kwara State Register of Laws Laws (https://kwaralaws.ng/product-category/laws/)Back to All () CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMITTEE (ESTABLISHMENT) LAW ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS SECTION 1. Short title. 2. Establishment of the Committee. 3. Membership of the Committee. 4. Functions of the Committee. 5. Procedure. 6. Power to make regulations. 7. Interpretation.CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMITTEE (ESTABLISHMENT) LAW[No. 7 of 1995, No. 2 of 1997, No. 4 of 2006.] [Date of commencement: 16th June, 1995] 1. Short title This Law may be cited as the Consumer Protection Committee (Establishment) Law, 1995. 2. Establishment of the Committee (1) There is hereby established for the State a committee to be known as the State Consumer Protection Committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”). 3. Membership of the Committee (1) The Committee shall consist of a chairman, who shall be the Commissioner charged with responsibility for Commerce and Co-operatives matters or his representative and the following other members— (a) one State Counsel from the Ministry of Justice; (b) one representative of farmers in Kwara State; (c) one officer from the Ministry of Works; Kwara State Register Of Laws(https://kwaralaws.ng/) My Account (https://kwaralaws.ng/my- account/) SEARCH https://kwaralaws.ng/product-category/laws/ https://kwaralaws.ng/product-category/laws/ https://kwaralaws.ng/product/c18consumer-protection-committee-establishment-law/ https://kwaralaws.ng/ https://kwaralaws.ng/my-account/ (d) one representative of road transport owners union; (e) one police officer from the State command of the Nigeria police; (J) one representative of the Bureau of Budget and Planning in the Governor’s office; (g) a representative of the State Chapter of the National Council of Women Societies; (i) a woman of proven integrity, who shall be appointed by the Governor; and (j) a Secretary. [No. 2 of 1997, No. 4 of 2006.] (2) The Chairman and members shall hold office, subject to the pleasure of the Governor for a period of three years, but shall be eligible for re-appointment for one more term of three years. 4. Functions of the Committee (1) The Committee shall— 1. (a) monitor foodstuff prices; 2. (b) fix transport fares within the State after consultation with transport unions within the state; (c) advise the Governor on rent payable in various areas of towns within the state; 4. (d) eliminate touts in the motor parks in the state; 5. (e) ensure the enforcement of legislation on the prohibition of sale of alcohol in motor parks; (f) assist farmers within the State with transportation arrangement for movement of harvested crops for sale. (2) The Chairman and the other members shall be appointed by the Governor. 5. Procedure (1) Subject to the provisions of this Law the committee may regulate its own proceedings and meetings shall be convened by the Chairman as and when required. (2) The Chairman shall preside over every meeting of the committee. (3) Four members of the committee including the Chairman shall form a quorum. 6. Power to make Regulations The Committee may with approval of the Governor make regulations for the purpose of this Law. 7. Interpretation In this Law, unless the context otherwise requires— “food-stuff” means any article or local produce used for food or drink by men or cattle; “Governor” means the Governor of the State; “State” means the Kwara State of Nigeria. CHAPTER C18 CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMITTEE (ESTABLISHMENT) LAW SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION No Subsidiary Legislation Copyright © 2025 Kwara State. All Rights Reserved.