President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), awaiting Senate approval.
Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngalale announced the appointment on Monday night, highlighting Bello’s credentials as a lawyer, administrator, and distinguished journalist.
Ngalale elaborated that Bello, who previously served as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Lagos State, earned a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. He also studied Law at the same university and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002.
Bello’s journalism career began at Concord Newspapers in 1985, where he held roles such as Group Political Editor, Sunday Concord Editor, and Editor of National Concord. “He is a winner of the US Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship and was appointed Chairman of the Editorial Board at THISDAY Newspapers in 2001,” Ngalale noted.
Bello also held the position of Commissioner for Environment in various Lagos State administrations. President Tinubu expressed his expectations that Bello, as the new CEO, will fulfill the Commission’s mandate to safeguard and promote the interests and welfare of Nigerian consumers, while ensuring the safety and quality of goods and services.
