President Bola Tinubu has appointed Chukwuemeka Woke as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority.

This appointment was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

Woke, a seasoned engineer and politician, is bringing a wealth of experience to his new role.

He has previously served as the chairman of the Emohua local government area in Rivers State and as Chief of Staff at the Government House in Port Harcourt for many years.

“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority.

“Engr. Woke is a seasoned engineer and politician. He had served as Chairman of Emohua local government area of Rivers State and was Chief of Staff, at Government House, Port Harcourt, for many years.

“The President expects the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority to discharge his duties with integrity and in conformity with the highest standards of transparency, while working at harnessing and developing the water resource potential of the area, as well as ensuring that the Authority is a channel for holistic and integrated industrial, agricultural, and community development”, the statement said.

This appointment is seen as a strategic move to enhance the development of the Ogun-Osun River Basin and surrounding communities. (The Nation)