Breaking: Details emerge as Tinubu appoints DG for popular research Institute

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State House, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR).

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, July 22.

Obafunwa's appointment takes effect on July 24, 2024. Photo credit: @officialABAT
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Olusegun Dada, the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media shared the statement via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @DOlusegun

Ngelale said Professor Obafunwa will take over from Professor Babatunde Salako, whose tenure expires on July 23, 2024.

According to the presidential aide, Obafunwa’s appointment takes effect from July 24, 2024.

He added that President Tinubu extends his gratitude to Professor Salako for his service to the nation.

Source: Legit.ng