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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has condemned the discriminatory incident against a passenger with reduced mobility at the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet located at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
This was the commission’s reaction to a discriminatory incident faced by a disability rights advocate in Nigeria - Debola Daniel, after he and his family members were prevented to access the KFC fast-food joint at the Lagos Airport.
The FCCPC Executive Vice Chairperson, Adamu Abdullahi, on Thursday, strongly condemned the action, and that it violated
Section 17 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA).
“Discriminatory actions such as those witnessed at the KFC outlet, undermine these principles and will not be tolerated.
“Under the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018, Section 1 unequivocally prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in any manner or circumstance," he said.
He noted that FCCPC, mandated by the FCCPA, is duty-bound to enforce all enactments aimed at protecting consumers, including those with disabilities.
Discrimination against persons with disabilities is not only unlawful but also inhumane and contrary to the values that we, as a society, holds dear,” the commission noted.
FCCPC further stressed that they will work closely with relevant authorities to ensure appropriate redress for the aggrieved consumer, as well as ensure that the KFC outlet in question takes full responsibility for its actions.
