President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies and one special adviser on “Public Communications and Media.”
The new appointees are:
(1) Mr. Olawale Olopade — Director-General, National Sports Commission
(2) Dr. Abisoye Fagade — Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism
(3) Dr. Adebowale Adedokun — Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement
(4) Daniel Bwala — Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House)
Olopade, the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission, is a seasoned sports administrator with many years of experience in the sector. He previously served as commissioner for youth and sports in Ogun State and chaired the local organizing committee for the 2024 National Sports Festival.
Dr. Abisoye Fagade, the new Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, is a marketing communications expert and the founder and managing director of Sodium Brand Solutions.
Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the new head of the Bureau of Public Procurement, was formerly the Director of Research/Training and Strategic Planning at the bureau before his appointment.
Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on “Public Communications and Media,” is a lawyer and a well-regarded public affairs analyst.
The President urges the newly appointed officials to carry out their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.
