President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new head of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), subject to Senate confirmation.
Bello, with expertise in law, administration, and journalism, previously held the position of the Secretary to the Lagos State Government.
His appointment was confirmed through a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
The President expects that the new Chief Executive Officer of this important agency will ensure the holistic realisation of the Commission’s mandate of protecting and promoting the interest and welfare of Nigerian consumers, and ensuring the adoption of measures to guarantee the safety and quality of goods and services,” the statement partly read.
“Mr. Bello began his career in journalism at the Concord Newspapers in 1985 and held the positions of Group Political Editor; Sunday Concord Editor, and Editor, National Concord.
“He also served as Commissioner for Environment under various administrations in Lagos State.”