Consumer Protection Council Welcomes the Designation of Small Claims Court in Lagos State
The Consumer Protection Council (Council) welcomes the designation of Small Claims Courts within the Lagos State jurisdiction and issuing of Practice Directions by the Chief Justice of Lagos State. The Directions limits the threshold of cases to ₦5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira only) and a maximum period of 60 (Sixty) days to resolve disputes.
According to Mr. Babatunde Irukera, the Director-General of the Council, he said, “This initiative provides a better mechanism, and expanded access for disputes arising out of consumer grievances.”
The Council commends Lagos State and the leadership of its judiciary for this bold and practical initiative to improve attention to, and speed in securing remedies for consumers.
This effort reinforces a key statutory mandate of the Council to ensure speedy redress to consumer complaints.
The Council encourages consumers to exercise their rights to the fullest possible extent, and invites other states to emulate this initiative.
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