By Ologeh Joseph Chibu
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies.
He also appointed special adviser on Public Communications and Media for the Presidency.
The announcements were made on Thursday in a statement by Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy), Mr Bayo Onanuga
The new appointees are Director-General, National Sports Commission, Mr. Olawale Olopade,
Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Dr. Abisoye Fagade, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement,
Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House),
Daniel Bwala.
Olopade, the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission, is a sports administrator with many years of experience in the sector.
He served as commissioner of youth and sports in Ogun state and was chairman of the local organising committee of the 2024 National Sports Festival.
The new Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Dr. Abisoye Fagade is a marketing communication professional. He is the founder and managing director of Sodium Brand Solutions.
Adedokun, the new helmsman of the Bureau of Public Procurement, was the director of Research/Training and Strategic Planning at the bureau before his appointment.
The Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media, Mr. Daniel Bwala is a lawyer and notable public affairs analyst.
The President enjoins the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.
