The Edo State Consumer Protection Committee, on Thursday, October 30, 2026, stormed Ford Mart along Sapele Road, Benin City, for routine inspection of products.
The exercise was led by the Chairman of the Management Committee, Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture.
Speaking after the inspection, Mr. Culture said while majority of the products on the shelves were found safe for consumption, a particular brand of drinks earlier seized at Mission Road was discovered at the supermarket, prompting him to order its immediate seizure.
He disclosed that the team also inspected the warehouse of Ford Mart, where expired products were discovered. According to him, due to the cooperation of the management of Ford Mart, he ordered that the expired products be disposed of within one week, with a directive that the Committee must be present during the disposal exercise.
He further said he issued an express directive for the clean-up of the facility before the expiration of the one-week deadline.
He reaffirmed that the Committee will continue to safeguard the health and rights of consumers in line with the SHINE Agenda of the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, adding that inspection and monitoring of markets and supermarkets across the state will continue.
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