Tinubu appoints ex-Atiku’s aide, Bella, SA, three other DGs
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House) and three directors-general of various agencies. Bwala was a media aide of the President’s challenger during the 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
The three others who were appointed are: Mr. Olawale Olopade — Director-General, National Sports Commission; Dr. Abisoye Fagade — Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism and Dr. Adebowale Adedokun — Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement.
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.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy, said the President told the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.
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