VIDEO: SON Tracks Producers Of Fake TV Sets In Lagos
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The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has launched an investigation to identify and apprehend individuals allegedly producing fake television sets in Lagos, following a viral video that surfaced online this week.
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The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has launched an investigation to identify and apprehend individuals allegedly producing fake television sets in Lagos, following a viral video filmed around the Alaba International Market.
The video showed stacks of television cartons branded with popular names such as LG and Hisense, with an unidentified narrator alleging that the products were fake and locally assembled by traders in the market to deceive buyers. “I was in Alaba and I came across these guys that are printing on new televisions, especially LG and Hisense. If you bought an LG TV, irrespective of the size, and it has this carton, it is actually fake. All these are produced in Alaba. The guy is printing LG’s logo on the cartons,” the narrator said, claiming the traders order low-quality televisions from Chinese manufacturers before rebranding them locally.
Reacting to the video, SON’s Press Liaison Officer, Angela Okisor, confirmed that the organisation had commenced efforts to track those behind the alleged operation, saying, “We are tracking the stuff. We are working with the union to sort it out. We are working with security operatives on it. We are working at a high level.” The development has sparked public concern over the sale of counterfeit electronics, with residents and social media users warning buyers to be vigilant.
Popular X user Daniel Regha condemned the practice, writing, “They are getting a cheap version or brand, and then imprint another brand on the package… This is why it’s good to buy from a trusted distributor or dealer only,” as SON reiterated its commitment to sanitising the electronics market and ensuring that only certified products are sold to consumers.