Tinubu Offers Veteran Journalist Louis Odion New Appointment
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Louis Odion as the executive commissioner (operations) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
In a statement on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Ummasalma Rabiu was also nominated as executive commissioner of corporate services at the FCCPC.
Onanuga said the nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate in accordance with the provisions of the FCCPC Act, 2018.
“Odion from Edo State is a veteran journalist and former senior technical assistant to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on media. Before that, he was commissioner for information in Edo state,” Onanuga said.
“Odion holds two Master’s degrees, one in Modern War Studies from the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom, and the other in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos.
“Ummasalma, 35, from Kano State, founded the Usir Foundation, a non-profit organisation that empowers underprivileged individuals and communities through education, skills development, and humanitarian initiatives.
“She has a degree in Business Administration.”
According to Onanuga, Rabiu, a committed grassroots politician, has built a reputation for connecting with her community, championing inclusive governance, and promoting youth and women’s political participation.
On June 24, 2024, Tinubu appointed Olatunji Bello as chief executive officer (CEO) and executive vice-chairman (EVC) of the FCCPC.
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