The Kano State Government has begun investigation on allegations made by the public stating that they purchased solar panels that do not meet up to the specifications indicated on their labels.
The government, through its Consumer Protection Council, KCPC, stated that activities of a thorough investigation into the matter and would take appropriate actions on perpetrators in line with relevant consumer protection laws if the claims are substantiated.
In a disclosure made by the Executive Secretary of the agency, Garba Muhammad, on Wednesday, it relayed that it would ensure that consumer’s protection is treated significantly, and safeguarded from deceptive trace practices and products that do not meet approved quality standards.
Muhammad said that the council is keen on accountability in the marketplace and enable user’s safety while using products in the state, and commending the complainants for drawing the attention of the government into the matter.
The assertions were made by the executive arm after a complainant, Yusuf Sanni, raised concerns after buying the item, stating that he had been observing between the labelled capacity and the actual power generated.
Sanni said the the item could damage batteries used for storing energy and also pose risk of battery explosions. He opined that many of the products were imported without adequate quality assurance or compliance with the required standards.
Reports state that the agency had siezed over N300 million substandard goods in the past three months to curb the anormnaly.