Tinubu appoints ex-Reps spokesperson Abdulrazak Namdas as BCDA Director-General
By Aboki Forex —
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former House of Representatives spokesperson Abdulrazak Sa'ad Namdas as the new Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA).
The appointment was announced on Friday, June 26, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Namdas replaces Dr. Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to contest for an elective office in his home state.
Other appointments
The President also appointed Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon as Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). He replaces Engineer Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, who resigned to pursue his political ambition.
In addition, Mr. Chukwuma Umeoji was reappointed as Executive Director, Corporate Services of the NDPHC. He had previously stepped down to contest for political office in his home state.
What the Presidency said
According to the Presidency, all the appointments take immediate effect.
The statement noted that Namdas brings extensive experience in journalism, public relations, legislative affairs, and public service to his new role.
It also highlighted the records of the newly appointed NDPHC executives. Obahiagbon has served in both the Edo State House of Assembly and the National Assembly. Umeoji previously represented Aguata Federal Constituency of Anambra State in the 9th House of Representatives.
Profile of Abdulrazak Namdas
Abdulrazak Sa'ad Namdas is a journalist, public relations practitioner, and politician with years of experience spanning the media and public sectors.
He served as the spokesperson of the 8th House of Representatives and represented Ganye/Jada/Mayo Belwa/Toungo Federal Constituency of Adamawa State in the National Assembly.
Before his legislative career, Namdas was Chief Press Secretary to former Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna. He also contested in the recently concluded governorship primary election in Adamawa State before his appointment.