LAGOS, NIGERIA (VOICE OF NAIJA) – President Bola Tinubu on Monday, ordered the immediate dismissal of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of two federal government agencies.
The sacked officers are Mr. Babatunde Irukera, EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and Mr. Alexander Ayoola Okoh, Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).
The dismissal of the two CEOs, according to a release issued on Monday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, is in conformity with plans to restructure and reposition critical agencies of the Federal Government towards protecting the rights of Nigerian consumers and providing a strong basis for enhanced contributions to the nation’s economy by key growth-enabling institutions.
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The two sacked Chief Executives are directed to hand over to the next most senior officer in their respective agencies, pending the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers.
Following the move, Irukera took to his X handle to express gratitude for the opportunity to serve the country.
“Grateful for the opportunity to have served the incredibly vibrant & loyal Nigerian citizens/consumers,” he wrote late Monday.
“They deserve a better deal. I leave behind a strong institutional advocate in the FCCPC, & an outstanding team of soldiers who work there daily for the cause of fair markets.”