Yuletide Alert: Lagos Government Warns Hotels and Restaurants Against Price Hikes, Cancellations

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 good cause.

In an interview with TVC News on Monday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu delivered the warning, emphasizing that companies that break current contracts in search of better-paying clients will be subject to severe penalties.

“This is intolerable and will not be permitted in Lagos. The governor stated, “If a commitment has been made, it must be honored, especially if deposits or agreements exist.

Sanwo-Olu cautioned that such actions erode public confidence and harm Lagos’ standing as a major destination for travel and leisure.

“You are ruining our city’s reputation and name.” The government will take strong action against people who engage in this behavior in addition to naming and shaming them, he continued.

The governor disclosed that the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, or LASCOPA, and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture had been thoroughly briefed and put on notice to take action against establishments that violate the law.

Public members are urged to report instances of canceled reservations, broken contracts, or unexpected price rises.

Offenders will be subject to the full force of the law, and verified complaints will be thoroughly examined.

Sanwo-Olu stated that the state has held talks to make sure that such behavior doesn’t happen again and is already aware of several places participating in these practices.