Tinubu Appoints Dr. Fatima Zuntu as NBMA Director-General

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially appointed Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA).

This appointment is effective from April 16, 2026, and will last for a term of four years, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act of 2015. Dr.

Zuntu is a public health professional and policy strategist with a proven track record in driving impactful national programs. The President has tasked the newly appointed director-general to contribute her expertise to the agency for the betterment of the nation.