About two months after Political Economist NG scooped the story on the possible appointment of Daniel Bwala to mind the position of Ajuri Ngelale who resigned, President Bola Tinubu has confirmed our story.

The President on Thursday approved the appointment of Mr. Daniel Bwala,  a lawyer and notable public affairs analyst as the new Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media, the position once occupied by Ngelale.

The President also approved the appointment of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies.

The new appointees are:

(1) Mr. Olawale Olopade — Director-General, National Sports Commission

(2) Dr. Abisoye Fagade — Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism

(3) Dr. Adebowale Adedokun — Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement

(4) Daniel Bwala — Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House)

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 President enjoins the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.