Tinubu gives Obahiagbon, Namda’s appointment

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new set of appointments in key federal government agencies, appointing former MP Patrick Obahiagbon as the Executive, Strategy and Commercial Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC).

The appointments, announced on Friday, also include the appointment of Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as director general of the Border Community Development Agency (BCDA) and the reappointment of Chukwuma Umeoji as executive director, Corporate Services of the NDPHC.

The announcement comes in a statement released by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said the appointments will take effect immediately.

Namdas takes over from BCDA

According to the Presidency, Namdas succeeds Dr. Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned from office to contest for an elective position in his home state.

Namdas is a former member of the House of Representatives, where he represented Ganye/Jada/Mayo Belwa/Toungo Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. During his time in the National Assembly, he served as Speaker of the Eighth House of Representatives.

Aside from his legislative career, Namdas has extensive experience in journalism and public relations. He previously served as Chief Press Secretary to former Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna, a role in which he coordinated government communications and media relations.

His appointment is expected to provide new leadership to the Border Community Development Agency, which is responsible for promoting infrastructure and socio-economic development in Nigeria’s border communities.

Obahiagbon joins the NDPHC board

President Tinubu also appointed Patrick Obahiagbon as Executive, Strategic and Commercial Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company.

Obahiagbon replaces Engineer Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, who resigned from the position to pursue his political ambition in Edo State.

An experienced lawyer and politician, Obahiagbon has served in both the Edo State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives. He is widely known for his eloquent public speeches and contributions to legislative debates.

His new role will involve strategic direction of the company’s business operations as it continues efforts to improve electricity generation and energy infrastructure across the country.

Umeoji reconfirmed

President Tinubu also reappointed Chukwuma Umeoji as the Executive Director of Corporate Services at the NDPHC.

Umeoji, who represented Aguata Federal Constituency of Anambra State in the 9th House of Representatives, had earlier resigned from the same position to pursue his political ambition in his state.

The Presidency expressed confidence that the appointments will strengthen the leadership of the affected agencies and improve service delivery.

According to the statement released by Bayo Onanuga, all appointments are effective immediately, and the new and returning officials are expected to assume their responsibilities without delay.