October 01, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new chief executives to head three federal agencies, in line with his administration’s commitment to strengthening national institutions.
A statement signed on Tuesday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, informed that the President appointed Bello Bawa Bwari from Niger State as Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) for an initial four-year term, effective September 18, 2025. His appointment is in line with the provisions of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act, 2015.
Also appointed is Hon. Barr. Aminu Junaidu from Zamfara State as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST) for a five-year term, effective September 18, 2025.
In addition, Olayiwola Nurudeen Awakan has been named as Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) for an initial four-year term, effective September 2, 2025.
The Presidency said the appointments demonstrate President Tinubu’s determination to reposition strategic institutions for efficiency and growth. He urged the appointees to bring their expertise to bear in advancing the mandates of their respective agencies for the good of the nation.
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