By Godfrey AKON
Contrary to some media reports, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, on Thursday, said Air Peace is one of the entities being engaged to address allegations of exploitative ticket pricing, including significant price hikes for advance bookings on specific domestic routes.
The Commission, in a statement by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, categorically refuted a story entitled “FG not investigating Air Peace – FCCPC,” making the rounds on some media platforms, particularly online.
Ijagwu noted that the referenced story, which seems syndicated and sponsored, did not emanate from the FCCPC, while advising the public to disregard it in its entirety.
According to him, the FCCPC stands firmly by its official release dated December 1, 2024, which announced inquiries into widespread consumer complaints in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors.
“As stated, Air Peace is one of the entities being engaged to address allegations of exploitative ticket pricing, including significant price hikes for advance bookings on specific domestic routes.
“These inquiries, being conducted under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, are focused on addressing poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and potential consumer rights violations.
“The inquiries are structured engagements aimed at ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, improving transparency, and protecting consumer interests.
“The FCCPC reaffirms that the inquiry into Air Peace commenced as scheduled on December 3, 2024, and remains ongoing,” he said.
He further stated that the Commission is reviewing information and responses being provided by Air Peace and other entities under inquiry, adding that appropriate determinations will be made, and necessary actions taken to address any identified violations.
Ijagwu urged members of the public to rely solely on verified communications from the FCCPC over the matter.
