President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, along with three others to head various agencies.
The appointment was announced in a statement from presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who described Bwala as a lawyer and prominent public affairs analyst. Bwala previously served as a spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 presidential campaign, in which Tinubu defeated Atiku Abubakar and other candidates to win the presidency. Initially critical of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Tinubu, Bwala later expressed support for the ruling party after the election.
In addition to Bwala, Tinubu appointed Olawale Olopade as the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Abisoye Fagade as the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, and Adebowale Adedokun as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement.
Olopade, the new Director-General of the NSC, has extensive experience in sports administration, having served as Commissioner of Youth and Sports in Ogun State and chaired the local organizing committee of the 2024 National Sports Festival. Dr. Fagade, heading the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, is an experienced marketing professional and founder of Sodium Brand Solutions. Adedokun, the new leader of the Bureau of Public Procurement, was previously the bureau’s Director of Research/Training and Strategic Planning.
“The President enjoins the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence,” the presidential aide said.
READ THE FULL STATEMENT BELOW:
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS THREE DIRECTORS-GENERAL AND ONE SPECIAL ADVISER ON PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment 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 sports administrator with many years of experience in the sector.
He 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. He is the 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 enjoins the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 14, 2024