OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...

PRES. TINUBU APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE FEDERAL COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION ..(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 


STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE FEDERAL COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION 



President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending confirmation by the Senate.


Mr. Bello is a lawyer, administrator, and renowned journalist.


He is the former secretary to the Lagos State Government and holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. He studied Law at the same university and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002.


Mr. Bello began his career in journalism at the Concord Newspapers in 1985 and held the positions of Group Political Editor; Sunday Concord Editor, and Editor, National Concord. 


He is a winner of the US Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship and was appointed the Chairman, Editorial Board of THISDAY Newspapers in 2001.


He also served as Commissioner for Environment under various administrations in Lagos State.


The President expects that the new Chief Executive Officer of this important agency will ensure the holistic realization of the Commission's mandate of protecting and promoting the interest and welfare of Nigerian consumers, and ensuring the adoption of measures to guarantee the safety and quality of goods and services.


Chief Ajuri Ngelale


Special Adviser to the President


(Media & Publicity)


June 24, 2024

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