President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Daniel Bwala, former spokesman for ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications.
News of his appointment was contained in a statement released on Thursday, 14 November, 2024 by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Other appointments announced by the Presidency 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
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 enjoined the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.