President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as CEO (CEO) and executive deputy chairman (EVC) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) pending confirmation by the senate.
The appointment was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president, media and publicity. He noted that Bello was a renowned lawyer, administrator and journalist.
His appointment comes six months after Tinubu removed Babatunde Irukera as CEO and EVC.
“He is a former secretary to the Lagos State Government and holds a Masters degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. He studied Law at the same university and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002,” Ngelale said.
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“Mr. Bello began his career in journalism at Concord Newspapers in 1985 and served as Group Political Editor; Sunday Concord Editor, and Editor, National Concord.
“He is a winner of the US Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship and was appointed Chairman, Editorial Board of THISDAY Newspapers in 2001.
“He also served as Commissioner for the Environment in various governments in Lagos State.”
Ngelale said Tinubu hoped Bello would ensure the holistic realization of the FCCPC mandate to protect and promote the interests and welfare of Nigerian consumers and ensure the implementation of measures to guarantee the safety and quality of goods and services.
By: Babajide Okeowo
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