Tinubu Renews Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha’s Appointment as NBRDA Director-General

President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Professor Abdullahi Mustapha as the Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for a second five-year term.

The reappointment was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by Toyin Omozuwa, the Press Secretary to the NBRDA Director-General, in Abuja. According to the statement, the decision was formalized through a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government, George Akume.

“Mustapha’s second term is effective from 31st October 2024 and is in line with the provisions of Sections 10 (1) and (3) of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (Establishment) Act, 2022,” the statement read.

Omozuwa emphasized that industry experts view the reappointment as a clear demonstration of President Tinubu’s confidence in Mustapha’s leadership, particularly in advancing innovation aimed at achieving food security. He also noted that the renewed mandate would enable Mustapha to continue his work in improving pharmaceutical production and positioning Nigeria as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, a renowned expert in Bioinorganic Chemistry, hails from Dambatta Local Government Area in Kano State.