By Ghazali Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Olayiwola Nurudeen “Ola” Awakan, a seasoned journalist at TVC News, as the next Director‑General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC).
The approval was confirmed in a statement issued by the presidency and published by TVC News.
Awakan’s four‑year tenure begins September 2, 2025, marking a new phase of leadership for the NTDC.
He becomes the latest in a series of new federal agency heads appointed by President Tinubu, including the heads of the National Biosafety Management Agency and the Investment and Security Tribunal.
In the announcement, the presidency emphasized that the appointments reflect its commitment to strengthening key institutions through capable leadership.
As Awakan steps into his role, expectations are high for him to leverage his media experience and network to reposition Nigeria’s tourism industry for growth and greater global competitiveness.
