By Biola Lawal
Abuja (Flowerbudnews): The Presidency has clarified that Babatunde Irukera EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and Alexander Ayoola Okoh — Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) were not dismissed as reported in the media.
Presiden Tinubu’s’sSpecial Adviser, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga gave the clarification in a statement posted on his official Twitter handle- @aonanuga1956.
Onamuga said; ”The President’s directive did not intend a dismissal . The two men who have served our country were relieved of their duties by the President, as he scouts for their successors”
He acknowledged the reactions expressed in the media by Nigerians over the said ”dismissal of the two men.
Onamuga said; ” have followed the concerns in the media on the report that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dismissed Babatunde Irukera EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and Alexander Ayoola Okoh — Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).’
”The connotations implied in using the word dismissal were clearly not intended in the statement issued’:, he clarified.
President Tinubu thanked the two men for their services and wished them well in their future endeavours, Onanuga stated. (Flowerbudnews)
