Tinubu Appoints New Heads For NBMA, NTDC, Investment Tribunal

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new leadership for three key federal agencies in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s institutional framework.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, Bello Bawa Bwari from Niger State has been appointed as the new Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA).

His initial tenure of four years takes effect from September 18, 2025, in line with Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act, 2015.

The President also appointed Hon. Barrister Aminu Junaidu from Zamfara State as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Investment and Security Tribunal.

His five-year tenure also commences on September 18, 2025.

In addition, Olayiwola Nurudeen Awakan has been named Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) for an initial four-year term, effective from September 2, 2025.

The SGF’s office stated that these appointments reflected President Tinubu’s resolve to reposition critical sectors of the economy and enhance institutional performance.

The President urged the appointees to bring their expertise to bear in driving reforms and advancing the mandates of their respective agencies.

“These appointments underscore President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening key sectors and institutions in Nigeria,” the statement added.