President Tinubu Fires Special Assistant Fegho Umunubo

In a shocking move, President Bola Tinubu has sacked Fegho John Umunubo, his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President, effective immediately. The decision was announced in a statement issued by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House .

Although the exact reasons behind Umunubo’s dismissal are unclear, allegations of abuse of office and contractual breaches have been circulating. Some reports suggest that Umunubo signed agreements on behalf of the Nigerian government without proper authorization, while others claim he used his position to gain influence within the creative industry and boost his personal profile .

Reacting to his sacking, Umunubo shared a screenshot of the State House press release on Instagram, writing: “It has been my honor to serve this country and the Creative Industry. Now I am free to fly.” This statement suggests that Umunubo is embracing his newfound freedom and potentially looking forward to new opportunities .

The presidency has warned stakeholders and members of the public against engaging with Umunubo in the name of the federal government, emphasizing that he no longer represents the administration in any capacity. Anyone who interfaces with him in the name of President Tinubu’s administration does so at their own risk .

As Umunubo’s dismissal takes effect, the digital and creative economy sectors will likely be watching closely to see how this development impacts the industry. With Umunubo no longer representing the Tinubu administration, new leadership will likely emerge to shape the country’s digital and creative economy policies.