President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of Olatunji Bello as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending confirmation by the Senate.

According to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Bello, a lawyer, administrator, and distinguished journalist, has previously served as Commissioner for Environment in various Lagos State administrations. He also held the position of Secretary to the Lagos State Government and holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, having graduated in Law and been called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002.

Bello commenced his journalism career at Concord Newspapers in 1985, where he progressed to roles such as Group Political Editor, Sunday Concord Editor, and Editor of National Concord. He was awarded the US Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship and appointed Chairman of the Editorial Board of THISDAY Newspapers in 2001.

The statement emphasized that the President anticipates Bello will comprehensively fulfill the Commission’s mandate to safeguard and advance the interests and well-being of Nigerian consumers. He is tasked with implementing measures to ensure the safety and quality of goods and services.