President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Bello, a former Commissioner for Environment in Lagos State, replaces Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, who was heading the Commission in acting capacity.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said in a statement on Monday that Bello’s appointment is pending confirmation by the Senate.
According to him, the President expects that the new Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC will ensure the holistic realization 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.
Bello, who is a lawyer and renowned journalist, was a former secretary to the Lagos State Government. He also served as Commissioner for Environment under various administrations in Lagos State.