Categories: PresidencyTop Stories

Tinubu nominates Louis Odion, Ummusalma Rabiu as FCCPC commissioners

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion as Executive Commissioner, Operations, and Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

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.

Tinubu departs Abuja for Japan, Brazil

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.

Ummusalma, 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.

A grassroots politician, Rabiu has built a reputation for connecting with her community, championing inclusive governance, and promoting youth and women’s political participation.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

2027: Amaechi attends Deeper Life crusade in Abuja

The former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday attended the opening session of the…

43 minutes ago

Oyo govt raises 2026 budget to N1.1trn

The Oyo State Government has increased its 2026 budget from N892 billion to N1.1 trillion.…

48 minutes ago

One dead, 7 injured as trucks rams into APC campaign in Osun

One person has been confirmed dead, while seven others were injured after a trailer rammed…

51 minutes ago

Wike urges PDP aspirants to fight for power ahead of 2027 elections

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged candidates seeking elective offices…

2 hours ago

Court remands man over assault of 18-year-old woman in Lagos

A Lagos court has ordered the remand of a man, Emeka Joseph, at the Kirikiri…

2 hours ago

Natasha receives Certificate of Return for 2027 Senate race

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.