The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the operational premises of PWAN Max Property and Business Solutions Ltd over its alleged failure to allocate 20 plots of land fully paid for by a consumer.
In a statement issued on Monday, June 8, 2026, the Commission said its action followed a consumer complaint lodged in February 2025, accusing the real estate firm of failing to allocate the plots despite receiving full payment.
According to the FCCPC, it commenced an investigation and invited the company to respond to the allegations. However, PWAN Max reportedly failed to honour two invitations from the Commission, prompting the issuance of a formal summons.
The Commission stated that during subsequent engagements, the company undertook to allocate the 20 plots of land and provide all relevant documentation to the affected consumer on or before June 30, 2025. However, the firm allegedly failed to fulfil the commitment.
Following the breach, the FCCPC issued a Compliance Notice in line with Section 150(1) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), 2018. The notice outlined the nature of the violation, corrective measures required, the deadline for compliance, and the consequences of failure to comply.
Despite being served the notice and given what the Commission described as a reasonable opportunity to remedy the situation, PWAN Max allegedly failed to comply.
Consequently, the FCCPC invoked its powers under Section 150(4)(a) of the FCCPA, 2018, which authorises the Commission to shut down premises where a compliance notice continues to be breached until the violation is remedied.
The Commission explained that the sealing of the premises is intended as a corrective and consumer-protection measure rather than a punitive action. It added that the offices will remain sealed until the company fully complies with the Commission’s directives, after which a compliance certificate may be issued.
The FCCPC also warned businesses against ignoring compliance notices, stressing that the law leaves little room for discretion once an organisation continues to violate a notice after being duly served.
The Commission further advised consumers to exercise caution when entering into business transactions and to conduct thorough due diligence before committing funds to any venture.
The enforcement action underscores the FCCPC’s commitment to protecting consumer rights and ensuring that businesses operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act.
