Published by Cyril — September 8, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed Fegho John Umunubo, the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. The disengagement takes immediate effect, according to an official statement released on Monday.

The announcement, signed by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, emphasized that Umunubo no longer represents the Tinubu administration in any capacity.

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The statement reads:

• “Stakeholders and constituents of the digital and creative economy, at home and abroad, as well as the general public, are hereby notified that Fegho John Umunubo, who hitherto had served as the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), has been disengaged with immediate effect. Kindly note that he no longer represents this administration in any capacity. Henceforth, anyone who interfaces with him in the name of President Tinubu’s administration does so at his or her own risk.”

This move comes at a time when Nigeria’s digital economy and creative industry are seen as critical to national growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. Observers note that the presidential shake-up may pave the way for fresh leadership in the tech and creative sector.

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