Tinubu appoints new heads for NBMA, NTDC, and Investment Tribunal to strengthen Nigeria’s institutions and drive national development.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new chief executives to head federal agencies, a move aimed at boosting institutional efficiency and driving growth across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy.
In the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Bello Bawa Bwari from Niger State was named Director-General for an initial four-year term. His appointment, which took effect on September 18, 2025, is in line with Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act, 2015.
At the Investment and Security Tribunal, Barrister Aminu Junaidu from Zamfara State was appointed as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. He will serve a five-year term, also beginning September 18, 2025.
Similarly, Olayiwola Nurudeen Awakan has been confirmed as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC). His tenure commenced on September 2, 2025, and will run for an initial four years.
In a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the Presidency noted that these appointments reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening institutions critical to Nigeria’s development.
The President urged the new appointees to bring their expertise and leadership to bear in advancing the mandate of their respective agencies for the overall benefit of the nation.
