President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of former Atiku Spokesman, Daniel Bwala, as Special Adviser Media and Public Communications, State House as well as other three persons as directors general to man various agencies.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President
Information & Strategy, says the three others persons are Mr. Olawale Olopade, who is appointed as Director-General, National Sports Commission, Dr. Abisoye Fagade, to serve as Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism and 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 enjoins the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.” The statement said.