Eaton, a power management company has launched an anti-counterfeit campaign, as part of efforts to raise awareness on the harmful impact of fake products.
This campaign launched September 2, is aimed at educating participants in the industry on how to improve the services that electricians provide their customers, to boost their relevance in the industry.
In line with Eaton’s commitment to developing more efficient, sustainable power management solutions that meet the needs of the world, the company will continue to develop programs and methods to help thwart counterfeiting through education and training of regulators, trade associations, distributors, electrical artisans, and end-customers.
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Charles Iyo, Regional Manager for Eaton in West Africa, said ‘the existence of counterfeit products is a continuous threat to our collective existence.
“Using counterfeit electrical products results in a higher risk for failure or malfunction, potentially leading to equipment failure, property damage, injury or loss of life.
“Education continues to be the first step towards curbing the use of fake products. I am optimistic that as more electricians are able to identify at-risk and suspect packaging, extraneous marks and labeling, product modifications, and how counterfeit products are sold, fewer counterfeit products will make it into Nigerian homes and buildings.”
Commending Eaton’s efforts to build capacity amongst electricians in the industry, Bada Waheed Olalekan, the president, Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN), Lagos State Chapter, revealed that the event will help to improve the services of the contractors knowing how and where to get good products which will give the end-users satisfaction at the end of the day.
