President Bola Tinubu has removed Babatunde Irukera from his position as the executive vice chairman and CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
The dismissal of Irukera, who assumed the role in April 2017, was announced by Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, in a statement released on Monday.
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Ngelale stated that the dismissal of Irukera is part of an initiative to restructure and realign vital federal government agencies to safeguard the rights of Nigerian consumers.
He emphasized that the removal aligns with the strategy to establish a robust foundation for increased contributions to the nation’s economy by pivotal growth-oriented institutions.
The president directed Irukera to transfer responsibilities to the next most senior officer in his agency until the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers.