26th July, 2024
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
Former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello on Thursday took over as the Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
This followed the confirmation of his appointment by the Senate.
Bello was welcomed to the Commission by Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Executive Commissioner Operations, and Mr. Kola Alabi, Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services. Dr. Abdullahi served as the Commission’s chief executive in an acting capacity until Mr. Bello resumed.
He also went round the Commission to familiarise himself with the staff, the FCCPC said in a statement on its X handle.
President Bola Tinubu had on 24 June appointed Tunji Bello as the new boss of FCCPC, pending confirmation by the Senate.
The appointment was announced in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity.
According to the statement, the President expects Bello to ensure the realisation of the Commission’s mandate of protecting and promoting the interest and welfare of Nigerian consumers.
He also expects the agency to ensure the adoption of measures to guarantee the safety and quality of goods and services. (NAN)
Tunji Bello, a lawyer, administrator and journalist 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.
“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 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,” said the statement.
