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In a decisive move, President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for the removal of the Chief Executives of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). The decision takes immediate effect, signaling a significant shake-up in leadership within these government agencies.
The swift action suggests a strategic realignment or a response to specific concerns, reflecting Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring effective governance and possibly addressing perceived challenges or policy considerations within these organizations.
Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced that President Bola Tinubu has initiated a significant restructuring by dismissing Babatunde Irukera as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and Alexander Ayoola Okoh as the Director-General/CEO of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). The move is part of a broader plan to reposition critical government agencies, with a focus on protecting the rights of Nigerian consumers and enhancing the contributions of key growth-enabling institutions to the nation’s economy.
The statement emphasized the President’s commitment to ensuring that these agencies play a pivotal role in safeguarding consumer rights and fostering economic growth. Both Babatunde Irukera and Alexander Ayoola Okoh are directed to hand over their responsibilities to the next most senior officers in their respective agencies, pending the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers. This swift action underscores the urgency and immediacy with which President Tinubu aims to implement the restructuring plan, signaling a proactive approach to organizational changes within key sectors of the government.
