A supermarket operator in Kano, SUFAYE Investment Limited, has voluntarily handed over damaged and expired products valued at more than N28 million to the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) for disposal.
The development, announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, is being seen as part of efforts to prevent unwholesome products from finding their way into the hands of consumers.
According to a statement issued by the Council’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Jamilu Mustapha, the products were handed over by the supermarket for destruction rather than being allowed to remain in circulation.
The Executive Secretary of the KSCPC, Dr Ibrahim Garba-Muhammad, described the decision by the management of SUFAYE Investment as significant, commending the company for taking steps to withdraw products that could pose risks to consumers.
Garba-Muhammad urged other companies, supermarkets and business owners across Kano State to emulate the gesture by identifying and withdrawing expired or adulterated products from circulation instead of exposing members of the public to them.
He also commended residents, companies and other business operators in the state for their cooperation and support towards the Council’s efforts to protect consumers and ensure that only safe and quality products remain in the market.
The supermarket’s manager, Alhaji Jabir, said the initiative was part of the company’s efforts to ensure that damaged and expired products did not reach its customers.
He said the management routinely checks its products in line with regulatory requirements and what he described as sound business practices.
Jabir commended the KSCPC for its continuous monitoring and supervision of products in the market, saying such regulatory activities would contribute significantly to the protection of public health.
He added that the company would continue to maintain quality standards, particularly in its beverage business, while contributing to the economic development of Kano State.
