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).
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement disclosed that the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.
Mr. Bello is a lawyer, administrator, and renowned journalist.
He is the former secretary to the Lagos State Government and holds 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.
Part of the statement said, “the President expects that the new Chief Executive Officer of this important agency 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.”
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 also served as Commissioner for Environment under various administrations in Lagos State.