Tinubu Appoints New NESREA DG, NDRBDA Managing Director

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of two new chief executive officers to lead key agencies in the country.

Dr. Innocent Bariate Barikor was named the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) while Prince Ebitimi Amgbare will serve as the Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority (NDRBDA).

The approvals for the appointments were contained in a statement on Friday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

Barikor, an academic and politician, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He previously served as a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 2011 to 2015.

Amgbare, a retired naval officer, has also had a distinguished career, having served as a commissioner in Bayelsa State.

The appointments take effect immediately and Barikor and Prince Amgbare are expected to bring their expertise and experience to bear in their new roles.

“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Innocent Bariate Barikor as the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA).

“The President has also approved the appointment of Prince Ebitimi Amgbare as the Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority (NDRBDA).

“Dr. Barikor is an academic and politician. He was a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 2011 to 2015, while Prince Amgbare is a retired naval officer and former commissioner in Bayelsa State.

“The President expects that the new heads of these important agencies will discharge their duties with utmost fidelity to the nation and unfailing adherence to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and excellent service to the people of Nigeria,” the statement reads.