Tinubu makes new appointments to strengthen River Basin Authorities

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to strengthen the leadership of the River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources.

At the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta, Sowade Oluwakayode Adebayo will replace Engr. Julius Oloro as the Executive Director of Engineering Services.

At the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, Chucks Erhire steps into the role of Executive Director of Engineering Services, succeeding Dr Austin Nonyelim Izagbo.

Tinubu also appointed Sunday Kubba Hassan as the Executive Director of Planning at the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, replacing Chief Chris Tarka.

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Engr. Okibe Timothy retains his current position as the Executive Director of Engineering at the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority.

The appointments were announced via a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Onanuga quoted Tinubu as urging the appointees to uphold the highest standards of integrity and performance as they work to improve water management and rural development for the benefit of all Nigerians.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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