Tinubu nominates Odion, Rabiu as FCCPC Executive Commissioners

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion as Executive Commissioner (Operations) and Ummasalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who noted that the nominations are subject to Senate confirmation in line with the provisions of the FCCPC Act, 2018.

Odion from Edo State is a veteran journalist and former senior technical assistant to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Media. Before that, he was commissioner for Information in Edo State.

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.

Ummasalma, 35, from Kano State, founded the Usir Foundation, a non-profit organisation empowering underprivileged individuals and communities through education, skills development, and humanitarian initiatives.

She has a degree in Business Administration.

A committed grassroots politician, Ms Rabiu has built a reputation for connecting with her community, championing inclusive governance, and promoting youth and women’s political participation.