Tinubu sacks Fegho John Umunubo, presidential aide on Digital and Creative Economy, sparking questions over Nigeria’s digital sector strategy.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has relieved Fegho John Umunubo of his duties as the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy under the Office of the Vice President.
The decision, which comes amid ongoing restructuring within the presidency, signals the administration’s renewed focus on strengthening Nigeria’s rapidly growing digital and creative sectors. Umunubo, who was appointed to support policy formulation and innovation in the tech and entertainment industries, had served in the role for several months before his dismissal.
Though the presidency has not issued a detailed explanation for the move, analysts suggest it may be part of broader reforms aimed at aligning the administration’s digital economy strategy with its economic diversification agenda.
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Nigeria’s creative industry, spanning technology, film, music, and digital entrepreneurship, is one of the fastest-growing contributors to the nation’s GDP. The removal of Umunubo has sparked discussions about who might step into the role to drive policies that will unlock further growth and global competitiveness in the sector.
For now, the presidency is expected to announce a replacement soon as stakeholders in the tech and creative space await clarity on the future direction of government support for the industry.