Liu Bei, the owner of the Chinese supermarket in Abuja that was closed for not letting Nigerians shop there, has gone to a trial at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Liu Bei, along with her family and estate officials, went to the commission headquarters in Asokoro, Abuja on Wednesday at 11 am to defend claims of discrimination against her.
The FCCPC had sealed her store on Monday and summoned her to appear before the tribunal, following accusations of discrimination.
According to PUNCH Online, the supermarket had a policy that only allowed Chinese nationals and not Nigerians to enter and shop there.
This led to widespread criticism as Nigerians expressed their concerns about the unfair treatment.
However, the supermarket owner denied the allegations in a statement to PUNCH Online, emphasizing that she served everyone at the office building regardless of nationality.
The estate assistant facility manager stated that the issue has been resolved, and the commission has unsealed the grocery store.
He mentioned that they met with the commission, explained the situation, and submitted the required documents, leading to the store being reopened.
The estate assistant facility manager mentioned, “They also checked the products in the store, and we answered all their questions. The store is open now, and the owner has returned.
An official from the FCCPC also confirmed that the supermarket owner attended the meeting.
One FCCPC official mentioned that they saw the Chinese woman at their office today, but was unsure if the enforcement officers unsealed the premises.
The owner of the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket sealed for not allowing Nigerians to shop at the facility, Liu Bei, has appeared before a tribunal at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Our correspondent gathered that Liu Bei, in the company of her family and estate officials, arrived at the commission headquarters located in Asokoro, […]
