The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has received a string of awards and nominations from newspapers, media platforms and civil society groups, for promoting fair competition and defending consumer rights in 2026.
The recognitions came from Daily Independent Newspaper, NaijaTimes, the Aisha Ibrahim Babangida Foundation and BrandXchange.
At a short ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, NaijaTimes Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Mr Ehi Braimah, presented the “Institutional Integrity & Public Service Award” to the commission’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Mr Tunji Bello.
Braimah said the award acknowledged the commission’s role in advancing consumer welfare, promoting competitive markets and encouraging responsible business conduct across Nigeria’s economy.
NaijaTimes is published by the NaijaTimes Journalism Foundation. Braimah was accompanied by the Editorial Board Chairman of NaijaTimes, Mr James Akpadem, and the editor, Mr Toby Prince.
Bello thanked the organisation and said the honour would encourage the commission to rededicate itself to its vision and mission.
“We are encouraged that our work is attracting attention and recognition from different quarters,” he said, adding that what matters most to the commission is the difference it makes in the lives of consumers and the integrity of the marketplace.
He said such recognition challenges the commission to do more and stay focused on building markets where businesses compete fairly and consumers are treated justly.
Supporting Bello at the event, held at the FCCPC corporate headquarters in Abuja, were the Executive Commissioner of Operations, Mr Louis Odion; the Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services, Hajia Ummusalma Isiaku Rabiu; and all directors of the commission.
It was also announced that Daily Independent Newspaper has nominated the FCCPC for its “Regulator of the Year 2026” award. The newspaper praised the commission’s doggedness in pursuing its mandate.
Earlier in the week, the Women Enterprise Alliance, under the auspices of the Aisha Babangida Foundation, shortlisted the commission for the “Regulatory Body of the Year Award.”
In its citation, the group said the honour celebrates not only the commission’s regulatory mandate but also the wider impact of effective regulation in strengthening enterprise confidence, market participation and sustainable economic development.
BrandXchange, in its own release, named the FCCPC “Citizen-centric MDA of the Year (Federal)” for 2026, citing its exemplary service, outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence.
The information was contained in a statement by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu.
