Tinubu makes 3 key appointments

By Okon Okon

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday approved the appointment of new heads for three key agencies of the Federal Government, according to a statement by Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government.

According to the statement, the President approved the appointment of Bello Bawa Bwari as Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency.

The appointment of Bwari was for an initial four-year term, effective from Sept. 18, 2025.

Also, the President also appointed Mr Aminu Junaidu as Chairman of the Investment and Security Tribunal.

His appointment was for a five-year term, beginning on Sept. 18, 2025.

In the same vein, President Tinubu appointed popular Television Continental journalist, Mr Olayiwola Nurudeen Awakan as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation.

Awakan’s appointment was for an initial four-year term, effective from Sept. 2, 2025.

Imohiosen stated that the appointments underscored Tinubu’s resolve to strengthen key sectors and institutions in the country.

He added that the President urged the appointees to apply their expertise towards advancing the growth and development of their agencies for national progress. (NAN)