President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Olayiwola Nurudeen Awakan of TVC News as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA).
Awakan, a seasoned journalist, succeeded Chief Folorunsho Coker and will serve an initial four-year term beginning September 2, 2025. His appointment underscores the President’s determination to inject fresh expertise into the tourism sector as part of broader efforts to boost Nigeria’s economy and global image.
In the same vein, the President also appointed Bello Bawa Bwari from Niger State as Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency for a four-year term, effective September 18, 2025—similarly, Hon. Barr. Aminu Junaidu of Zamfara State was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Investment and Security Tribunal for a five-year term, effective September 18, 2025.
A statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, emphasised that the appointments reflect President Tinubu’s resolve to strengthen key institutions.
The President urged the new appointees to deploy their knowledge and experience in advancing the mandates of their agencies for the overall benefit of Nigerians.
