{
  "id": 5969691,
  "title": "Schools can’t force parents to buy books, uniforms from them — LASG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/schools-cant-force-parents-to-buy-books-uniforms-from-them-lasg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T12:01:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/schools-cant-force-parents-to-buy-books-uniforms-from-them-lasg/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos State Government has emphasized that schools cannot compel parents to purchase approved books, uniforms, and stationery exclusively from the school itself. This reminder comes as schools prepare to reopen, courtesy of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA. Parents and guardians are often provided with lists of required items post-admission, but the agency highlighted that these same items may be available at lower prices from other suppliers. LASCOPA stressed that parents and guardians should retain the freedom to choose where to buy these items when equivalent approved products are reasonably accessible elsewhere. The agency cited an instance where a parent opted to buy necessary books or uniforms from an alternative supplier, only to be met with a school's insistence on purchasing from them alone. The Lagos State government underscored that such restrictions should not be placed upon parents and guardians unnecessarily. It reiterated that schools should not limit parents' ability to purchase equivalent approved books, uniforms, or stationery from other suppliers. LASCOPA urged consumers to understand their rights and to voice any concerns they encounter. Consumers are reminded that they possess choices and should be cognizant of their rights during purchases related to their children's education. Those with consumer protection complaints are advised to report their grievances to LASCOPA, with the agency providing emergency contact lines for public communication. As schools prepare to resume operations, the Lagos State Government cautioned parents and guardians to remain vigilant about their consumer rights and to report any concerns to the relevant authorities. The government emphasized, \"In Lagos State, consumers are kings.\"",
  "summary": "The Lagos State Government has reminded parents and guardians of their consumer rights, saying schools should not unnecessarily compel them to buy approved books, uniforms and stationery directly from the school when equivalent items are reasonably available from other suppliers. The government, through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, issued the statement, Sunday, as schools…",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}