By Chris Udochukwu
Less than twenty-four hours after the suspension of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, President Bola Tinibu has dismissed two Chief Executive Officers 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,
According to the statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, those sacked are as follows
(1) Mr. Babatunde Irukera —EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
(2) Mr. Alexander Ayoola Okoh— Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)
The two dismissed 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.
By this directive of the President, their removal from office takes immediate effect.
January 8, 2024
