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CPC Investigates Grammage Of Sachet Products
Following complaints by consumers, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) says it has concluded arrangement to commence investigation into the actual grammage of sachet goods against what is obtainable in the markets.
A Deputy Director in the CPC Abiodun Obimuyiwa, who made the assertion in an interview with newsmen in Lagos yesterday, said that consumers had complained that they were being shortchanged by various companies.
“Information reaching our offices showed that consumers feel shortchanged with the goods purchased with their hard-earned money,’’ he said.
Obimuyiwa assured consumers that companies found wanting after the investigation would be sanctioned accordingly.
“If 20 grams is indicated on the sachet of a product, then its quantity must measure up to expectation,’’ he said.
He said that CPC’s major concern was to ensure that consumers get value for their money, noting that something must be done about the concerns of the common man.
However, some Lagosians had told newsmen their concerns about the suspected rip off.
A medical practitioner, Foluwakemi Ekiogawe, told newsmen that the content of sachet products, especially milk had drastically reduced when compared with what was obtainable years ago.
“The content of milk has really gone down meanwhile the price has gone up and I just cannot understand why that is so,’’ she said.
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Reports say that the training is designed to equip youths with practical technical skills for employment in the oil and gas and construction sectors, with emphasis on employability, safety, competence and self reliance.
In attendance at the flag-off ceremony this week, at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Hall, Effurun, were stakeholders, dignitaries, and political representatives, among others.
Dafinone, represented by his Chief of Staff, Adelabu Bodjor, said the initiative reflects a deliberate political investment in human capital development across Delta Central.
He explained that the training focuses on rigging and scaffolding, noting that “both are essential technical competencies required in industrial operations, construction projects, and oil and gas installations”.
Bodjor added, “The programme is intended to reduce dependency among youths by providing job-ready skills capable of supporting long-term economic opportunities and self-sufficiency. The initiative aligns with Senator Dafinone’s broader development agenda, which prioritises practical skill acquisition as a pathway to sustainable empowerment.”
Also addressing the participants, the NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, represented by Mr. Teddy Bai, commended Dafinone for sponsoring the programme, describing it as “a timely response to critical manpower gaps in the industry”.
Bai explained that rigging and scaffolding remain safety-sensitive skills required across fabrication yards, offshore platforms, and construction sites, stressing that the programme bridges the gap between certification and practical competence.
He also charged the training consultant, OROH Contractors Limited, to maintain strict standards of professionalism, safety, and discipline, while urging participants to remain committed, focused, and disciplined throughout the exercise.
The Senate Liaison Officer for Sapele Local Government Area, Chief Patrick Akamuvba, , described the programme as a major step in strengthening human capital development in Delta Central.
Akamuvba said scaffolding and rigging skills are in high demand across residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, noting that the training offers real employment opportunities for beneficiaries
He urged participants to prioritise knowledge and certification over short-term material expectations, stressing that discipline and seriousness would determine their long-term success.
He also cautioned youths against social vices and distractions, advising them to remain focused to maximise the opportunities provided by the programme.