Abia Needs Regulatory Agency To Curb Arbitrary And Exploitative Pricing Of Goods And Services – By Dr. Ody Ajike, Esq.
Abia needs a Regulatory Agency. Citizens in Abia are facing arbitrary and exploitative pricing of various goods and services. Citizens are also facing unwholesome practices by Landlords, estate practitioners and other economic actors within the State. The costs of Housing, food items, healthcare,education, oil and gas and other necessary goods and services are on the rise without any justification. Standards are violated, government shortchanged and interests of consumers remain unprotected by the Government. These unfair practice affect the dynamic policies of the State Government and the welfare of citizens. It also reduces the tax net and a lot of revenue…
