During the ongoing Detty December celebrations, the Lagos State Government has warned hotels, restaurants, and event venues not to cancel booked reservations or raise costs without a good reason.
In an interview with TVC News on Monday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu delivered the warning, emphasizing that companies that renounce current contracts in search of higher-paying clients will be subject to severe penalties.
“This is unacceptable, and Lagos will not permit it. The governor stated that any commitments made, particularly those involving deposits or agreements, must be honored.
Such actions erode public confidence and harm Lagos’ standing as a major travel and entertainment destination, Sanwo-Olu cautioned.
“You are ruining our city’s reputation and name. The government will take severe action against individuals who engage in such behavior, in addition to naming and humiliating them, he continued.
The governor disclosed that the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, or LASCOPA, and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture have been thoroughly briefed and put on high alert to take action against establishments that violate the law.
Public members are urged to report instances of abrupt price rises, canceled reservations, and contract violations.
Verified complaints will be looked at in detail, and violators will be held fully accountable.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the state is already aware of certain locations that engage in these activities and has held talks to make sure that they don’t happen again.
