President Tinubu Sacks Two Chief Executive Officers Hours after He Suspends Betta Edu
In a State House press release posted on his social media account, Ajuri Ngelale announced a significant development in the restructuring efforts of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The release disclosed the dismissal of two Chief Executive Officers, marking a strategic move to reshape crucial government agencies with a focus on safeguarding the rights of Nigerian consumers and bolstering the contributions of growth-enabling institutions to the national economy.
The affected Chief Executive Officers are Mr. Alexander Ayoola Okoh, the Director-General/CEO of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), and Mr. Babatunde Irukera, who served as the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
President Tinubu’s decision emphasizes the commitment to organizational effectiveness and aligning these agencies with broader national development goals.
The dismissed CEOs have been directed to facilitate a seamless transition by handing over to the next most senior officers in their respective agencies. The President’s directive enforces the immediate implementation of the removal, underscoring the urgency and significance of the restructuring initiative.
