President Bola Tinubu has authorised the appointment of two new CEOs to lead the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority.
Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, announced on Wednesday, May 22, that Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke has been appointed Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NOSDRA, while Dr. Adedeji Ashiru will serve as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of OORBDA.
Woke, an engineer and environmental specialist, brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having served in various capacities, including as Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State and Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt.
Ashiru, who holds a Doctorate degree in Engineering from the Commonwealth University, UK, has led a consortium of blue-chip companies and has a proven track record of success in his professional endeavors.
“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA).
“Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA).
“Engr. Woke, besides being an engineer, is an environmental specialist and politician. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering and has served under the Environmental, Safety, and Operations Departments of the then Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
“He was chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State and Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt, for many years.
“Dr. Ashiru holds a Doctorate degree in Engineering from the Common Wealth University, UK, and has led a consortium of blue-chip companies, in addition to earning many stripes in his professional endeavour.
“The President expects the new Chief Executive Officers to deploy their competencies to these critical agencies for sustainable gains and turnaround, while maintaining utmost transparency in their operations”, the statement said.