The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate complaints arising from medical services.
Delivering judgment on April 15, Justice Emeka Nwite dismissed a suit filed by Lifebridge Medical Diagnostic Centre Ltd, which challenged the Commission’s jurisdiction to probe alleged medical negligence.
Justice Nwite held that the plaintiff, as a commercial entity providing diagnostic services, qualifies as an undertaking under the FCCP Act of 2018.
The court clarified that while professional discipline remains the responsibility of sector regulators, the FCCPC retains authority over the quality, standards, and treatment received by healthcare consumers.
Commenting, the FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman, Tunji Bello, described the ruling as a victory for consumer rights, noting that no commercial service sector is beyond lawful accountability.