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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.

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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.

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