The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to immediately pay the $220 million fine imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), recently upheld by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal.

In a letter signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization urged Meta Platforms Inc. to not only pay the fine but also provide justice, effective remedies, and adequate compensation to Nigerian victims of consumer rights breaches, data protection violations, and privacy law infringements.

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SERAP further demanded that Meta pay the additional $35,000 awarded to the FCCPC as investigation costs. It also called on Meta to halt ongoing violations, prevent future breaches, and ensure accountability for those responsible.

The Tribunal’s judgment, delivered on Friday, April 25, 2025, confirmed that Meta’s operations—including Facebook and WhatsApp activities—violated Nigerian consumer protection laws, data privacy rights, and international human rights standards. The Tribunal upheld that Meta engaged in discriminatory and exploitative practices against Nigerians following a 38-month joint investigation by the FCCPC and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

SERAP warned Zuckerberg against appealing the Tribunal’s decision, stating that further delays would prolong the harm suffered by affected Nigerians. The organization stressed that Meta’s practices are inconsistent with international human rights frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

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Highlighting relevant Nigerian laws, SERAP cited Section 152 and Section 154 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), which guarantee victims the right to seek compensation and restitution. It also noted that under Section 54 of the FCCPA, the Tribunal’s ruling is binding and enforceable through the Federal High Court.

SERAP emphasized that Meta must enhance transparency, conduct human rights due diligence, respect Nigerian consumers’ privacy rights, and ensure the security of user data. Failure to comply within seven days, SERAP warned, would prompt legal action at national, regional, and international levels to protect Nigerian consumers’ rights.

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