The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the corporate headquarters of Ikeja Electric, following allegations of persistent non-compliance and violations of consumer rights. The enforcement operation, conducted in the early hours of Thursday, drew significant attention as security operatives accompanied FCCPC officials to execute the order.
According to reports, the commission’s team arrived at the Alausa, Ikeja office of the electricity distribution company and immediately ordered all staff out of the premises. Moments later, the building was placed under lock and key, effectively halting administrative operations at the DisCo’s main office.
The development marks one of the commission’s most decisive enforcement actions in recent months, signaling a renewed drive to uphold consumer protection standards within Nigeria’s power sector—an industry often criticized for estimated billing, service interruptions, and unresolved customer complaints.
Confirming the closure, Ikeja Electric stated that it was already engaging FCCPC officials to address the concerns raised, stressing that efforts were underway to ensure the shutdown does not disrupt services to its wide network of customers across Lagos. The company appealed for calm, noting that the issues under review are being handled through appropriate regulatory channels.
FCCPC’s Director of Surveillance and Investigation, Bola Adeyinka, explained that the action was carried out in strict adherence to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. She disclosed that the commission resorted to sealing the premises after what she described as “repeated engagements and directives that yielded no meaningful compliance.”
Adeyinka emphasized that the commission remains committed to ensuring that businesses—particularly those providing essential services—operate within the provisions of the law and uphold consumer rights at all times. She added that further investigative and corrective processes would continue in the coming days to determine the appropriate sanctions or remedial steps.
The temporary closure has sparked conversations across consumer rights circles, with many Nigerians applauding the FCCPC for what they consider a bold move to enforce accountability within the power sector. Others, however, have expressed concerns about potential service setbacks, urging both parties to resolve the matter swiftly to avoid wider disruptions.
As the regulatory engagement continues, consumers and industry observers await further clarifications on the next steps, with expectations that the enforcement action will lead to improved transparency, compliance, and service delivery within the electricity distribution ecosystem.
