HAPPENING NOW!! Tinubu Appoints Enugu’s Asadu, Nwaebonyi, Others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of new leaders for the twelve River Basin Development Authorities across Nigeria. This strategic move aims to enhance the efficient management of water resources, irrigation projects, and agricultural development nationwide.


Among the appointees is Engr. Evaristus Asadu, a distinguished professional from Enugu State, who has been appointed as the Executive Director of Engineering for the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority, Owerri. His appointment underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to deploying experienced technocrats to critical sectors that drive national development.


The newly constituted leadership teams of the River Basin Development Authorities comprise a Chairman, a Managing Director, and four Executive Directors for each of the twelve agencies. These officials will oversee core areas such as finance, planning and design, engineering, and agricultural services.


Full List of Appointees


Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta


Chairman: Odebunmi Olusegun (Oyo)


Managing Director: Adedeji Ashiru (Osun)


Executive Directors:


Finance: Ayo Oyalowo (Oyo)


Planning and Design: Dokunmu Olufemi Oyekunle (Ogun)


Agric Services: Suleiman Oris (Lagos)


Engineering: Julius Oloro (Lagos)




Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, Yola


Chairman: Sanusi Mohammed Babantanko (Bauchi)


Managing Director: Samuel Mahmud Mohammed (Taraba)


Executive Directors:


Engineering: Usman Babandubu Bakare (Taraba)


Finance: Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo (Gombe)


Planning and Design: Isa Matori (Bauchi)


Agric Services: Hamman Dikko (Adamawa)




Chad Basin Development Authority, Maiduguri


Chairman: Abdu Dauda (Borno)


Managing Director: Tijjani Musa Tumsa (Yobe)


Executive Directors:


Finance: Bashir Baale (Yobe)


Agric Services: Iliyasu Muazu (Adamawa)


Engineering: Mohammed Shetima (Borno)


Planning and Design: Vrati Nzonzo (Borno)




Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority


Chairman: Mike Ohio Ezomo (Edo)


Managing Director: Femi Adekanbi (Ondo)


Executive Directors:


Planning and Design: Austin Nonyelim Izagbo (Delta)


Agric Services: Johnson Oghuma (Edo)


Finance: Adegboyega Bamisile (Ekiti)


Engineering: Bayode Akinduro (Ondo)




Niger Delta Basin Development Authority


Chairman: Ebikemi Boi Bosin (Delta)


Managing Director: Amgbare Ebitimi (Bayelsa)


Executive Directors:


Finance: Mary Alagoa (Rivers)


Engineering: Austin N. Izagbo (Delta)


Agric Services: Felix Kurogha (Bayelsa)


Planning and Design: Nnamdi Akani (Rivers)




Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority, Minna


Chairman: Haruna Y. Usman (Niger)


Managing Director: Dangajere Shuaibu Bawa Jaja (Kaduna)


Executive Directors:


Finance: Mohammed Usma (Niger)


Planning and Design: Abdullahi A. Kutso (Niger)


Agric Services: Ayuba Waziri Tedde (FCT)


Engineering: John Hassan (Kaduna)




Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Ilorin


Chairman: Abdullateef Alakawa (Kwara)


Managing Director: George Olumoroti (Kogi)


Executive Directors:


Engineering: Babajamu Adeniran (Kwara)


Agric Services: Abdullahi Sadiq (Kogi)


Planning and Design: Alanamu Ayinla Abolere (Kwara)


Finance: Abidemi Adeyemi (Kogi)




Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, Makurdi


Chairman: Amos Gizo Yadukso (Plateau)


Managing Director: Ninga Terese (Benue)


Executive Directors:


Engineering: Chris Takar (Benue)


Finance: Yusuf Omaaki (Nasarawa)


Agric Services: Hassan Omale (Kogi)


Planning and Design: Okibe Timothy Ogomola (Benue)




Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority, Owerri


Chairman: Emmanuel Anosike (Anambra)


Managing Director: Emeka Nduka (Imo)


Executive Directors:


Finance: Nwebonyi Priscilla Nkechi (Ebonyi)


Engineering: Evaristus Asadu (Enugu)


Agric Services: Onukwubiri N. Ojigwe (Abia)


Planning and Design: Abigail Igwe (Anambra)




Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Kano


Chairman: Mamman Da’u Aliyu (Jigawa)


Managing Director: Rabiu Suleiman Bichi (Kano)


Executive Directors:


Planning and Design: Tijjani Musa Isa (Jigawa)


Agric Services: Zainab Gamawa (Bauchi)


Engineering: Baffa Dandatti Abdulkadir (Kano)


Finance: Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso (Kano)




Cross River Basin Development Authority


Chairman: Wabilly Nyiam (Cross River)


Managing Director: Glory Ekpo Oho (Akwa Ibom)


Executive Directors:


Finance: Effiwatt Otu Eyo (Cross River)


Agric Services: Ebiere Etuk Udoh (Akwa Ibom)


Engineering: Charles Usua Akpan (Akwa Ibom)


Planning and Design: Ndom Abia (Akwa Ibom)




Sokoto Rima Basin Development Authority


Chairman: Bello Yahaya Wurno (Sokoto)


Managing Director: Abubakar Mallam (Kebbi)


Executive Directors:


Planning and Design: Kabiru Ladan Maigoro (Zamfara)


Finance: Abubakar Ibrahim (Katsina)


Agric Services: Muttaka Badaru Jikamshi (Katsina)


Engineering: Mansur Aminu (Zamfara)


President Tinubu's administration has emphasized the importance of efficient water resource management as a catalyst for food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. The new appointees are expected to bring in innovative ideas and strategies to boost the productivity of the River Basin Development Authorities in line with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.


As these newly appointed officials assume their roles, expectations are high for them to deliver on their mandates and enhance the performance of the River Basin Development Authorities across Nigeria.

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