President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President underscores commitment to efficiency and institutional reform with fresh leadership picks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of new chief executives for three critical federal agencies, a move the presidency says is aimed at strengthening institutions and boosting efficiency across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, who confirmed that the appointments take immediate effect in line with statutory provisions. The presidency stressed that the decision reflects Tinubu’s determination to reposition strategic agencies for greater national impact.
At the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), the president approved the appointment of Olayiwola Nurudeen Awakan as Director-General. His appointment, which took effect from September 2, 2025, is for an initial four-year tenure. Awakan is expected to bring renewed energy into Nigeria’s tourism promotion efforts at a time when the sector is being positioned as a viable contributor to national revenue and cultural diplomacy.
In the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Bello Bawa Bwari from Niger State was named the new Director-General. His appointment, effective September 18, 2025, will run for four years in line with the provisions of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act, 2015. Bwari is tasked with leading the agency in safeguarding the nation against potential biosafety risks while ensuring sustainable practices in biotechnology and related fields.
For the Investment and Security Tribunal (IST), the president approved the appointment of Hon. Barrister Aminu Junaidu from Zamfara State as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. His five-year tenure also commenced on September 18, 2025. Junaidu will oversee the tribunal’s critical role in adjudicating disputes within Nigeria’s capital market, a function central to investor confidence and the stability of the financial system.
The presidency made it clear that these appointments are not routine administrative reshuffles but deliberate steps by the Tinubu administration to inject fresh vision and expertise into institutions that directly affect Nigeria’s economic stability, security, and global reputation.
“These appointments underscore President Tinubu's commitment to strengthening key sectors and institutions in Nigeria,” the statement read. The new appointees, it added, are expected to contribute their knowledge and leadership skills to reposition their respective agencies for the good of the nation.
By charging the officials with their responsibilities, the presidency emphasized that the administration remains focused on governance reforms that align with Tinubu’s broader vision of national renewal and development.
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