By Sabiu Abdullahi
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Mr Babatunde Irukera, Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and Mr Alexander Ayoola Okoh, Director-General/CEO of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).
The move is part of a broader plan to restructure and revitalise critical agencies of the federal government.
In a statement released on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, it was announced that the dismissed CEOs are instructed to hand over their duties to the next most senior officers in their respective agencies.
This transitional measure is in effect pending the appointment of new chief executive officers.
The presidency affirmed that the removal of the chief executives takes immediate effect, signifying the swift implementation of President Tinubu’s directive.
The decision aligns with the government’s commitment to restructuring and repositioning key agencies, with a focus on safeguarding the rights of Nigerian consumers and fortifying the foundation for increased contributions to the nation’s economy by pivotal growth-enabling institutions.
As the nation anticipates the appointment of new leadership for these agencies, the restructuring efforts shows some signs of the administration’s dedication to fostering efficiency.