The GCCPC discusses how to better protect consumers and enhance competition
The Executive Secretary GCCPC has reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to pursue a strong consumer protection regime for enhanced consumer welfare. Amadou Ceesay also said the GCCPC will strengthen collaboration with the different stakeholders to foster a healthy and competitive market. He made the remarks on Wednesday 3rd August 2022 at a press briefing held at the office complex to highlight the activities and undertakings of the Commission in the last 6 months. Ceesay noted that the GCCPC embarked on various activities aimed at promoting competitive markets and safeguarding the rights and welfare of consumers. These include market studies in key sectors of the economy, policy advice to government on essential commodities to ensure affordability and availability, enhanced market surveillance, and vigorous advocacy among others. He informed of the relocation of the Consumer Protection Tribunal to the Futurlec Building which he hopes will mitigate the backlog of consumer protection cases. In her statement the Chairperson of the Commission Yassin Senghor noted that the Commission will continue to engage with all relevant and key actors for the effective and efficient execution of its mandate. The Director of Competition Baboucarr M Ceesay responding to questions on price hikes said the Commission constantly monitors the markets and is aware of the need to lessen the public’s burden amid the global price increases. The Director Consumer Protection Basiru Njie called for concerted efforts in tackling consumer protection issues.