Replacements of two current commissioners are ongoing as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion as Executive Commissioner, Operations, and Ummasalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
According to a statement released by the Presidency on its official X handle, the nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate in line with the provisions of the FCCPC Act, 2018.
Odion, a native of Edo State, is a veteran journalist and former Senior Technical Assistant on Media to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. He also served as Edo State Commissioner for Information. He holds two Master’s degrees — one in Modern War Studies from the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom, and another in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos.
Ummasalma, 35, from Kano State, is the founder of the Usir Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged individuals and communities through education, skills development, and humanitarian initiatives. With a degree in Business Administration, she is also a grassroots politician known for championing inclusive governance, youth empowerment, and women’s political participation.
If confirmed by the Senate, both nominees will be tasked with strengthening the FCCPC’s mandate to protect consumer rights, promote fair competition, and foster a transparent marketplace in Nigeria.
Credit: @NGRPresident via X.
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