Tinubu sacks presidential aide, Umunubo

President Bola Tinubu has relieved his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), Fegho John Umunubo, of his appointment with immediate effect.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations, State House.

According to the statement, stakeholders and members of the public are advised not to conduct any official business with Umunubo on behalf of the government.

“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 served as the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), has been disengaged with immediate effect,” the statement read.

It further warned: “Anyone who interfaces with him in the name of President Tinubu’s administration does so at his or her own risk. We urge all stakeholders and constituents of the digital and creative economy to be guided accordingly.”