President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending confirmation by the Senate.
According to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, Bello’s appointment is aimed at strengthening the commission’s efforts in promoting fair competition and protecting consumer rights in Nigeria.
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Bello, a versatile professional with a background in law, administration, and journalism, is expected to bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new role, driving the FCCPC’s mission to ensure a fair and competitive market environment in the country.
“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 read.
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According to the statement, Bello is a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government and holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos.
Ngelale noted that 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.
