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President Tinubu Appoints New Heads for Key Agencies and Special Adviser on Public Communications

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new directors-general for three major federal agencies and a 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)

A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, provides details on the new appointees:

• Olawale Olopade, the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission, brings a wealth of experience as a sports administrator. Olopade previously served as the commissioner for youth and sports in Ogun State and was the chairman of the 2024 National Sports Festival organizing committee.
• Dr. Abisoye Fagade, appointed Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, is a seasoned marketing communication professional. He is also the founder and managing director of Sodium Brand Solutions.
• Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, now leading the Bureau of Public Procurement, was the Director of Research/Training and Strategic Planning at the Bureau before this promotion.
• Daniel Bwala, a lawyer and respected public affairs analyst, has been appointed as the Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media in the State House.

In his statement, President Tinubu urged the newly appointed leaders to carry out their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence. These appointments reflect the administration’s efforts to strengthen key sectors of governance and communications.