Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha Reappointed As NBRDA DG, Tinubu Signs Approval

Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha as the Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for another five-year term.A statement issued by the Press Secretary to the NBRDA Director-General, Toyin Omozuwa, confirmed the reappointment, which was formalized...CONTINUE READING…

in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government, George Akume.

The reappointment, which took effect on October 31, 2024, is in line with the provisions of Sections 10 (1) and (3) of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (Establishment) Act, 2022.

Omozuwa highlighted that industry experts view the reappointment as a testament to President Tinubu’s confidence in Prof. Mustapha’s leadership and his ability to drive innovations in the biotechnology sector, particularly in advancing food security and pharmaceutical production.

Prof. Mustapha, a specialist in Bioinorganic Chemistry from Dambatta Local Government Area in Kano State, is expected to continue his efforts to position Nigeria at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.