President Tinubu Dismisses Alexander Okoh , Other Heads of Key Federal Agencies

In a significant move geared towards restructuring pivotal federal agencies, President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Alexander Okoh, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), and Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

The announcement, made by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, signaled the immediate termination of Okoh and Irukera’s tenures.

Okoh, who assumed the role of BPE DG in April 2017, and Irukera, initially the Director-General of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) before transitioning to the FCCPC, faced removal as part of a broader strategy aimed at revitalizing crucial federal agencies.

The rationale behind their dismissals underscores the government’s commitment to fortify institutions pivotal to the protection of Nigerian consumers’ rights and to enhance their contributions to the nation’s economic growth.

Ngelale’s statement directed the outgoing chief executives to hand over their duties to the subsequent most senior officers within their respective agencies, pending the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers.

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In response to his dismissal, Irukera expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the citizens and consumers of Nigeria, acknowledging the imperative for improved services.

He emphasized the robust institutional groundwork laid at FCCPC and commended the dedicated team working towards fair market practices.

The immediate implementation of these dismissals highlights the urgency with which the government aims to restructure and revitalize key agencies critical to Nigeria’s socio-economic advancement.