Friday, May 22, 2026 - The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has raised an alarm over the circulation of adulterated palm oil in some markets across the state, warning consumers to be cautious and ensure they purchase from verified sources.
The agency also sealed a shop on Lagos Island as part of
enforcement actions aimed at protecting consumers from unsafe and substandard
products.
This was disclosed in a statement posted on Thursday via the
Lagos State Government’s official X handle.
The General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, disclosed
that complaints and market surveillance activities had revealed the presence of
contaminated and artificially enhanced palm oil being sold to unsuspecting
consumers by some unscrupulous traders seeking to maximise profits at the
expense of public health and consumer safety.
Solebo “warned that adulterated palm oil may contain harmful
substances such as candle wax, chemicals, dyes, and impurities which cannot be
digested by the body and are capable of causing serious health complications,
including food poisoning, stomach disorders, tissue and liver damage, and other
long-term health risks.”
The General Manager advised “consumers to carefully examine
palm oil before purchase by checking for unusual colour, offensive odour,
excessive thickness, sediments, or any suspicious appearance that may indicate
contamination or adulteration.
“Consumers are also encouraged to patronise only trusted and
reputable vendors while demanding quality and safe products at all times,” he
added.
Reiterating the state government’s commitment to protecting
residents from unsafe and substandard products in the marketplace, Solebo said,
“the Agency had sealed a shop sale selling adulterated palm oil along Idutafa
Lane off Oluwa Street near Amodu Tijani Oluwa Mosque, Lagos Island in Lagos
Island Local Government Area, Lagos State.”
He warned traders and distributors engaging in the sale of
adulterated palm oil to desist immediately or face appropriate sanctions in
accordance with the provisions of the law guiding consumer protection in Lagos
State.
The agency further urged members of the public to promptly
report cases of suspected adulterated food products, deceptive trade practices,
or consumer rights violations to LASCOPA through its official communication
channels for necessary investigation and enforcement action.
LASCOPA reaffirmed its commitment to continuous market
monitoring, consumer sensitisation, and collaboration with relevant
stakeholders to ensure residents have access to safe, wholesome, and quality
products across the state
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