President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending Senate confirmation.
The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Mr. Bello, a lawyer, administrator, journalist, and former Secretary to the Lagos State government, holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. He studied Law at the same university and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002.
“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 is the winner of the US Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship and was appointed the Chairman, Editorial Board of THISDAY Newspapers in 2001.
“He also served as Commissioner for Environment under various administrations in Lagos State” the statement detailed.
The President expects the new CEO to fulfill the Commission’s mandate of protecting and promoting the interests and welfare of Nigerian consumers, ensuring the safety and quality of goods and services.
