Renowned journalist and former secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello has officially assumed his role as the Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
The Senate had on Tuesday confirmed his appointment as Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC.
President Bola Tinubu in June approved his appointment as the new FCCPC Boss after removing Babatunde Irukera in January 2024.
Bello’s confirmation followed consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment presented by Suleiman Sadiq, the Senator representing Kwara North during plenary on Tuesday.
The President expects that the new Chief Executive Officer of the 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.
Bello, a lawyer, administrator, and renowned journalist 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 studied Law at the same university and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002.
He 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 a 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.
Bello brings a wealth of experience to the FCCPC, and he is expected to be a strong advocate for fair competition and consumer protection in Nigeria.
He was welcomed to the Commission by Adamu Abdullahi, Executive Commissioner Operations, and Kola Alabi, Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services.
Abdullahi served as the Commission’s chief executive in an acting capacity until Bello assumed office.
Before settling into his office, hewent round the Commission to familiarize himself with the staff.
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