President Bola Tinubu on Monday sacked the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, and the Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Alexander Ayoola Okoh.
This was contained in a statement by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale.
The directives, which are with immediate effect, is in conformity with plans to restructure and reposition critical agencies of the Federal Government.
The two dismissed Chief Executives were also directed to hand over to the next most senior officer in their respective agencies, pending the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers.
Reacting shortly after the President’s directive, Irukera took to his account on the X platform to appreciate the opportunity to serve Nigerians.
He added that he is leaving behind a strong institution and an outstanding team of workers who remain committed to ensuring fair practice in the market.
He wrote: “Grateful for the opportunity to have served the incredibly vibrant & loyal Nigerian citizens/consumers. They deserve a better deal. I leave behind a strong Institutional advocate in the FCCPC, & an outstanding team of soldiers who work there daily for the cause of fair markets.”
