President BOLA TINUBU has appointed Professor JOHN OBAFUNWA as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) with effect from July 24, 2024.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, AJURI NGELALE,made this known in a statement signed by the president. 

According to the statement, Professor OBAFUNWA succeeds Professor BABATUNDE SALAKO, whose tenure expires on July 23, 2024.

The President also extended his appreciation to the outgoing DG for his service to the nation and wished him well in his future endeavours.