The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ( FCCPC), has been named Government Agency of the Year 2025 at the 18th Leadership Annual Conference and Awards held in Abuja.
According to the organisers, the award recognises the Commission enforcement activities, consumer redress efforts, and regulatory interventions in key sectors of the economy.
The event which took place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Under the theme: Political Stability and Sustain Development in Africa in an Increasing Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria.
The Citation at the award ceremony highlighted the Commission’s regulatory oversight of digital lending operations, the expansion of consumer complaint channels, and deployment of internal case tracking systems to improve efficiency and transparency in investigation and dispute resolution.
In recent years, the Commission has undertaken enforcement actions resulting in monetary refunds across all sectors including digital lending, aviation, telecommunications, and consumer goods.
Acting pursuant to its statutory mandate under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018, the FCCPC has continued investigations into competitive conduct, misleading practices, and exploitative business behavior.
Reacting to the award, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Tunji Bello, said that the recognition reflects the collective efforts of staff nationwide and enforces the Commission’s obligations to strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
He noted that the Commission would continue to apply its statutory powers in promoting fair competitions, protecting consumers, and addressing emerging risks in sectors such as digital finance and e – commerce.
The EVC received the award on behalf of Commission. It was presented by the Chairman of Leadership Newspapers, Zainab Nda – Isaiah. Also present at the event were the Executive Commissioner, Operational, Mr. Mr. Louis Odion; the Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services, Hajiya Ummu Salma Isiyaka Rabiu; and directors of the Commission.
The recognition comes amid ongoing institutional reforms and enforcement activities aimed at strengthening accountability in Nigeria’s market place.
