President Tinubu Approves Executive Management Team for River Basin Development Authorities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved the appointments of the executive management teams for the various River Basin Development Authorities across Nigeria. This strategic move aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these organizations, aligning with the administration's commitment to improving the livelihoods of citizens through sustainable development.

The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority in Abeokuta will be led by Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun as Chairman, with Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru serving as Managing Director. The executive team also includes Ayo Oyalowo as Executive Director of Finance, Dokunmu Olufemi Oyekunle as Executive Director of Planning and Design, Suleiman Oris as Executive Director of Agric Services, and Engr. Julius Oloro as Executive Director of Engineering.

In Yola, the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority will be chaired by Alh. Sanusi Mohammed Babantanko, with Samuel Mahmud Mohammed as Managing Director. The executive team features Hon. Usman Babandubu Bakare as Executive Director of Engineering, Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo as Executive Director of Finance, Hon. Isa Matori as Executive Director of Planning and Design, and Hamman Dikko as Executive Director of Agric Services.

The Chad Basin Development Authority in Maiduguri will see Prof. Abdu Dauda as Chairman and Tijjani Musa Tumsa as Managing Director. Other key appointments include Barr. Bashir Baale as Executive Director of Finance, Iliyasu Muazu as Executive Director of Agric Services, Engr. Mohammed Shetima as Executive Director of Engineering, and Vrati Nzonzo as Executive Director of Planning and Design.

In the Benin-Owena Development Authority, Hon. Mike Ohio Ezomo will serve as Chairman, with Femi Adekanbi as Managing Director. The executive team will also include Dr. Austin Nonyelim Izagbo as Executive Director of Planning and Design, Hon. Johnson Oghuma as Executive Director of Agric Services, Adegboyega Bamisile as Executive Director of Finance, and Bayode Akinduro as Executive Director of Engineering.

The Niger Delta Basin Development Authority will be chaired by Chief (Barr.) Ebikemi Boi Bosin, with Hon. Amgbare Ebitimi as Managing Director. Chief (Mrs.) Mary Alagoa will serve as Executive Director of Finance, while Dr. Austin N. Izagbo takes on the role of Executive Director of Engineering. Other appointments include Mr. Felix Kurogha as Executive Director of Agric Services and Barr. (Dr.) Nnamdi Akani as Executive Director of Planning and Design.

For the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority in Minna, Haruna Y. Usman will be the Chairman, with Dangajere Shuaibu Bawa Jaja as Managing Director. Mohammed Usma will serve as Executive Director of Finance, Dr. Abdullahi A. Kutso as Executive Director of Planning and Design, Ayuba Waziri Tedde as Executive Director of Agric Services, and John Hassan as Executive Director of Engineering.

The Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority in Ilorin will be led by Alh. Abdullateef Alakawa as Chairman and Engr. George Olumoroti as Managing Director. The executive team includes Engr. Babajamu Adeniran as Executive Director of Engineering, Hon. Abdullahi Sadiq as Executive Director of Agric Services, Engr. Alanamu Ayinla Abolere as Executive Director of Planning and Design, and Hon. Abidemi Adeyemi as Executive Director of Finance.

In Makurdi, the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority will be chaired by Dr. Amos Gizo Yadukso, with Engr. Ninga Terese as Managing Director. The team will also feature Chief Chris Takar as Executive Director of Engineering, Hon. Yusuf Omaaki as Executive Director of Finance, Hon. Hassan Omale as Executive Director of Agric Services, and Okibe Timothy Ogomola as Executive Director of Planning and Design.

The Anambra–Imo River Basin Development Authority in Owerri will be chaired by Senator Emmanuel Anosike, with Rt. Hon. Emeka Nduka as Managing Director. The executive team includes Nwebonyi Priscilla Nkechi as Executive Director of Finance, Hon. Evaristus Asadu as Executive Director of Engineering, Barrister Onukwubiri N. Ojigwe as Executive Director of Agric Services, and Barr. Abigail Igwe as Executive Director of Planning and Design.

The Hadejia Jamaere River Basin Development Authority in Kano will be led by Mamman Da'u Aliyu as Chairman and Engr. Rabiu Suleiman Bichi as Managing Director. The executive team will consist of Tijjani Musa Isa as Executive Director of Planning and Design, Hajiya Zainab Gamawa as Executive Director of Agric Services, Baffa Dandatti Abdulkadir as Executive Director of Engineering, and Hon. Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso as Executive Director of Finance.

Finally, the Cross River Basin Development Authority will be chaired by Mr. Wabilly Nyiam, with Mrs. Glory Ekpo Oho as Managing Director. The team includes Effiwatt Otu Eyo as Executive Director of Finance, Ms. Ebiere Etuk Udoh as Executive Director of Agric Services, Engr. Charles Usua Akpan as Executive Director of Engineering, and Dr. Ndom Abia as Executive Director of Planning and Design.

President Tinubu expressed confidence in the newly appointed leaders, urging them to leverage their expertise to enhance the operational capacities of their respective authorities.