President Tinubu Dismissed Two Top Agencies CEO

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly dsmissed the Chief Executive Officers of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr Babatunde Irukera; and the Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Alexander Ayoola Okoh
The dismisal of the duo was contained in a statement by the president’s Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale on Monday, January 8.
Ngelale noted that the action was 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
He added that the 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.
According to Ngelale, “This directive of the president and their removal from office takes immediate effect.”