President Tinubu Relieves President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked Fegho John Umunubo, who served as the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President.
The development was disclosed on Monday, sparking widespread reactions across social media platforms, with many Nigerians expressing surprise over the sudden move.
Umunubo, who was appointed earlier in Tinubu’s administration, had been tasked with advancing Nigeria’s digital and creative sectors, both of which are considered vital to the country’s economic diversification agenda.
While the presidency has yet to issue an official statement explaining the reason behind his removal, the decision has fueled speculations about possible administrative restructuring within the Tinubu-led government. Before his appointment, Umunubo had built a reputation as a media entrepreneur and advocate for digital innovation.
His sacking now leaves many wondering who will step in to steer the presidency’s efforts in driving growth within Nigeria’s fast-rising creative industry.As of press time, neither Umunubo nor the Office of the Vice President has made any public statement regarding the development.
