By Ghazali Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed seasoned journalist and public affairs expert, Louis Odion, as the Executive Commissioner (Operations) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
The appointment was confirmed through an official letter dated August 12, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.
While the role is subject to Senate confirmation, Odion is expected to immediately assume duties in an acting capacity.
The letter stated:
“You are, however, to commence functioning in acting capacity until the condition precedent stated above is fulfilled. Please, accept my congratulations and best wishes on your appointment.”
Odion brings decades of media and governance experience to the position, having previously served as Commissioner for Information in Edo State and contributed significantly to public discourse through journalism and strategic communication.
His appointment comes as part of President Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen regulatory institutions and ensure more effective oversight of consumer protection and competition policies.
The FCCPC, established under the 2018 Act, is responsible for promoting fair market competition and protecting Nigerian consumers from abusive practices in trade and commerce.
