Tinubu Appoints 72 Members to Oversee River Basin Development Authorities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reorganized the leadership of Nigeria’s 12 River Basin Development Authorities, under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, by appointing 72 new executives to steer the organizations. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the performance of these authorities and improving the livelihoods of Nigerians.

According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the president expressed confidence in the newly appointed team, emphasizing that their diverse expertise and experience will align with the administration’s mission to drive economic growth and societal development.

Below is the detailed breakdown of the new appointees for each River Basin Development Authority:

Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta

(Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun)

Chairman: Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun (Oyo)

Managing Director: Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru (Osun)

Executive Director, Finance: Ayo Oyalowo (Oyo)

Executive Director, Planning and Design: Dokunmu Olufemi Oyekunle (Ogun)

Executive Director, Agric Services: Suleiman Oris (Lagos)

Executive Director, Engineering: Engr. Julius Oloro (Lagos)

Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, Yola

(Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, and Bauchi)

Chairman: Alh. Sanusi Mohammed Babantanko (Bauchi)

Managing Director: Samuel Mahmud Mohammed (Taraba)

Executive Director, Engineering: Hon. Usman Babandubu Bakare (Taraba)

Executive Director, Finance: Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo (Gombe)

Executive Director, Planning and Design: Hon. Isa Matori (Bauchi)

Executive Director, Agric Services: Hamman Dikko (Adamawa)

Chad Basin Development Authority, Maiduguri

(Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa)

Chairman: Prof. Abdu Dauda (Borno)

Managing Director: Tijjani Musa Tumsa (Yobe)

Executive Director, Finance: Barr. Bashir Baale (Yobe)

Executive Director, Agric Services: Iliyasu Muazu (Adamawa)

Executive Director, Engineering: Engr. Mohammed Shetima (Borno)

Executive Director, Planning and Design: Vrati Nzonzo (Borno)

Strategic Focus

The restructuring of these River Basin Development Authorities is expected to streamline operations in agricultural development, water management, and engineering services, which are critical to achieving Nigeria’s economic and environmental goals.

This reconstitution demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to revitalizing key sectors of the economy by ensuring capable individuals lead government institutions.

For more information, a comprehensive list of appointees and their respective states of origin can be found in the official statement.