I WILL BOOST FOOD SECURITY, THROUGH ENHANCED WATER MANAGEMENT, SAYS NEW CEO, OORBDA
The new Managing Director/CEO of Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA),
Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru FNSE, has said that his administration will enhance water resources
management to achieve food security.
He stated this on Monday while assuming office at the OORBDA office in Abeokuta, the Ogun
State capital, that his focus areas would include enhancing water resources management;
promoting agriculture and food security; supporting infrastructural development and ensuring
transparency and accountability.
Pics 1: The new MD, Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru, the old MD, Engr. Olufemi Odumosu, and Management members of thr Authority
He expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the opportunity to serve
and pledged to work towards achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in food security.
Ashiru also acknowledged the support of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, and
committed to upholding high standards and core values.
He emphasized the importance of teamwork, promising to listen, learn, and support the river
basin family to achieve excellence.
Pics 2: The Management members in entourage with the new MD, Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru
Ashiru also stressed the need for adequate funding, revealing his intention to explore
international funding opportunities.
“Our focus will be on enhancing water resources management, promoting agriculture and food
security, supporting infrastructural development, ensuring transparency and accountability and
good governance.
“Let us all work together towards a brighter future, harnessing our strength and addressing our
challenges with innovative solutions and collaborative determination.
“My first major responsibility is to look for funding, intervention fund that are made available for
this special project.
“And I can assure you that I have the full support and the backing of Mr President on making
this available to us in Ogun-Oshun RBDA.
Pics 3: The Managing Director on tour to Pure water factory of the Authority
“Mr President, one of his major Agenda in the renewed hope agenda is food security, and we are
well positioned in the river basin.
“Is the river basin that we can use to achieve that goal, by making carnal, I’m very sure that
within the river basin here, There are span hectares of land for farming and once that can be
achieved then we’re good to go,” he added.
The immediate past Managing Director, Engr. Olufemi Olayemi Odumosu, appreciated the
staffers of the agency for their dedication and teamwork, while appreciating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for giving him the opportunity to serve
the country.
Pics 4: The Headmaster of Oorbda Primary School in chit-chat with Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru, Engr. Odumosu, and other top Management members
Pics 5: Mr. Alamu in chit-chat at Songhai farm pf the Authority with Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru
He expressed confidence in Dr. Ashiru’s leadership qualities and wished the authority continued
success.
Odumosu said, “As I step down from my role, I do so with the utmost confidence in my
successor Dr. Engr Adedeji Ashiru bringing a wealth of experience.
“I can attest to his exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to our mission. I’m confident
that under Dr. Ashiru stewardship, Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority will continue
to thrive and achieve even greater heights.
“I therefore urged you all to continue doing your exceptional work and to support Dr. Ashiru with
the same spirit of dedication and teamwork that has always defined us all.”
