The new managing director of Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), Engr Deji Ashiru, 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 resource management; promoting agriculture and food security; supporting infrastructural development and ensuring transparency and accountability.
He expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu 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, Dapo Abiodun, 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.
Ashiru also stressed the need for adequate funding, revealing his intention to explore international funding opportunities.
“Our focus will be on enhancing water resource management, promoting agriculture and food security, supporting infrastructural development, ensuring transparency and accountability and good governance.
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“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, international 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/Osun.
“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, Engineer Olayemi Odumosu, appreciated the staffers of the agency for their dedication and teamwork.
While appreciating President Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to serve the country.
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 Osun 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.”
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