AYV News, November 26, 2024
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has issued very strong warning to business people in the country, stating: “Citizens must take responsibility for fixing the country and uphold ethical business practices. Unethical behaviors, such as reducing measurements to exploit consumers, must stop”.
He was speaking at the official launched of the National Consumer Protection Commission, where he pledged government’s unwavering support to the Commission, ensuring its work is carried out impartially and effectively.
The National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC), established under the Consumer Protection Act of 2020, poises to enhance consumer rights and welfare across Sierra Leone.
Dr. David Moinina Sengeh reaffirmed the government’s dedication to safeguarding citizens from harmful products and substandard services. He emphasised the importance of balancing support for the private sector with ensuring compliance with best practices in service delivery.
Highlighting the government’s economic diversification policies, Dr. Sengeh noted significant GDP expansion and called for leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to boost regional trade, particularly with neighboring Liberia.
Dr. Sengeh also encouraged citizens to actively support the Commission by reporting counterfeit and expired goods while cautioning against malicious intentions.
