Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the NMDPRA, and Gbenga Komolafe, CEO of the NUPRC, have both resigned following allegations of corruption and a meeting with President Tinubu.
The resignations followed accusations by Aliko Dangote, who alleged Ahmed misused $5 million in taxpayer funds. Tinubu has nominated replacements for both positions, pending Senate confirmation.
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