Journalist Louis Odion Gets Appointment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of veteran journalist and public affairs analyst, Louis Odion, as Executive Commissioner (Operations) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
The appointment, conveyed in an official letter dated August 12, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, is subject to confirmation by the Senate.
According to the letter, Odion is to immediately assume duties in an acting capacity pending the fulfilment of the confirmation requirement.
“I am pleased to inform you that His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, has approved your appointment as Executive Commissioner (Operations), Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), subject to confirmation by the Senate, by the provisions of Sections 4 (2)(c) and 5 (1) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Act, 2018.
“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,” the letter read.
The FCCPC is the Federal Government agency tasked with safeguarding consumer rights, ensuring fair competition in the marketplace, and protecting the public from unfair trade practices.