Atiku’s Former Aide, Bwala Joins Tinubu’s Cabinet

 

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications (State House).

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointment in a statement on Thursday.

Bwala, a lawyer and notable public affairs analyst was a key aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in the 2023 election, and he actively campaigned for Atiku, who lost to Tinubu.

Following the elections, Bwala made a shift to Tinubu’s camp, a move that stirred some controversy.

In addition to Bwala’s appointment, three new directors-general were announced for various agencies:

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(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.