President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new heads of federal agencies, signaling his administration’s continued push to strengthen key institutions across critical sectors of the economy.
The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
Full List of Appointees
Bello Bawa Bwari (Niger State) – Appointed as Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) for an initial term of four years, effective September 18, 2025, in line with Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act, 2015.
Hon. Barr. Aminu Junaidu (Zamfara State) – Appointed as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST) for a five-year term, effective September 18, 2025.
Olayiwola Nurudeen Awakan – Appointed as Director-General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) for an initial four-year term, effective September 2, 2025.
Strengthening Institutions for National Growth
The presidency noted that the appointments reflect President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at repositioning strategic agencies for efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.
“These appointments underscore President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening key sectors and institutions in Nigeria,” the statement read.
The President urged the new appointees to deploy their expertise, deliver reforms, and contribute significantly to the development of their respective agencies for the benefit of the nation.
