President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion and Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioners of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending Senate confirmation.
According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, Odion is nominated as Executive Commissioner, Operations, while Rabiu is nominated as Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services, in line with 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. He also served as Commissioner for Information in Edo State. 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.
Rabiu, 35, from Kano State, is the founder of the Usir Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering underprivileged individuals and communities through education, skills development, and humanitarian initiatives. A degree holder in Business Administration, she is also recognised as a grassroots politician who advocates inclusive governance and promotes youth and women’s participation in politics.
