President Bola Tinubu has appointed Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority.
Engr. Woke, a seasoned engineer and politician, has previously held positions such as Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State and Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt.
The President expects him to lead with integrity and transparency, focusing on harnessing the water resource potential of the area for holistic industrial, agricultural, and community development.
A statement from the State House signed by Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, May 9, reads:
“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, 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.”