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President Tinubu Names Daniel Bwala Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Appoints New DGs for Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies and one special adviser on Media and Public Communications.

The new appointees, according to a release issued on Thursday by Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, include Mr. Olawale Olopade, Director-General, National Sports Commission; Dr. Abisoye Fagade, Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism; Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement and Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House).

Olopade, the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission, a sports administrator with many years of experience in the sector, 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 and is 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.

The President enjoined the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.

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