President Tinubu names new leaders for key federal agencies

‎President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments for three critical federal agencies, aiming to strengthen institutional performance and improve public services across Nigeria.
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‎The appointments, announced on Tuesday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, cover leadership changes at the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Investment and Securities Tribunal, and Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC).
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‎Bello Bwari, a trained town planner and former lawmaker from Niger State, takes over as the Director-General of NBMA for a four-year term starting September 18, 2025. The NBMA is responsible for regulating biotechnology products to ensure safety for Nigerians and the environment, particularly concerning genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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‎In the financial sector, Barrister Aminu Junaidu, a former Zamfara State Attorney-General, was appointed Chairman and CEO of the Investment and Securities Tribunal, effective on the same date.
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‎Olayiwola Awakan, a lecturer and ex-Deputy Provost at the Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, who was named Director-General of the NTDC, heads tourism. His four-year tenure began on September 2, 2025. The NTDC promotes Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and tourism hotspots nationwide.
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‎The appointed officials are expected to implement strategic plans that will boost Nigeria’s biotech safety, capital market integrity, and tourism to improve service delivery and national progress.
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