Tinubu writes Senate to endorse Irukera’s disengagement as FCCPC boss
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the disengagement of Mr Babatunde Irukera as the Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission,
This is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Tuesday.
The letter read, “In accordance with the provisions of Section 8(2) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Act 2018. I hereby seek the kind confirmation of the Senate in respect of the disengagement from office of Babatunde Irukera as Executive Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC with effect from January 8.
“While I hope that this Senate will consider this request expeditiously, please do accept, Distinguished Senate President and Distinguished senators the assurances of my highest. Regards.”
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