Tinubu Fires Digital Aide Fegho Umunubo

In a surprise move, President Bola Tinubu has sacked Fegho John Umunubo, his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President.

The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House.

According to the statement, Umunubo’s disengagement takes immediate effect, and he no longer represents the Tinubu Administration in any capacity.

The Presidency warned that anyone who interfaces with Umunubo in the name of President Tinubu’s Administration does so at their own risk.

The sudden dismissal has sent shockwaves through the digital and creative economy sectors, with many stakeholders left wondering about the implications for ongoing projects and initiatives.

The Presidency did not provide any reason for Umunubo’s dismissal, fueling speculation and discussions among industry players.

The development has raised questions about the future of the digital and creative economy sector under the current administration.

As the news spreads, stakeholders and constituents of the digital and creative economy are advised to take note of the development and be guided accordingly.

The Presidency has urged all relevant parties to adhere to the directive and refrain from engaging with Umunubo as a representative of the administration.

This move signals a complete dissociation from the former aide.

The sack has sparked a flurry of reactions, with many awaiting further clarification on the implications for the sector.

One thing is certain, however: the digital and creative economy landscape in Nigeria has just become a lot more uncertain.