Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has unveiled new measuring bowl called ‘Osunwon imole,’ for use in markets across the state.
The move is geared towards checkmating unscrupulous traders who alter domestic weighing scales in their business with an intention of cheating unsuspecting consumers.
While unveiling the measuring bowl in Osogbo, capital of the state, the governor said the introduction of this initiative is meant to restore fairness in trade and protect interests of all stakeholders
Governor Adeleke, who was represented by his Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, recalled how the use of substandard measuring bowls in markets have caused untold hardship for both buyers and sellers in the state.
He said many of the traders, knowingly or unknowingly, have used inaccurate measures that lead to losses for consumers and undermined trust in business transactions.
He also noted that the state government has taken a decisive action by introducing Osunwon Imole to restore fairness in trade and protect the interests of all stakeholders.
Earlier, the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Bunmi Jenyo, said the government would ensure diligent implementation of the initiative