ENGINEER ADEDEJI ASHIRU SHINES WITH EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AWARD
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Engr. (Dr.) Adedeji Ashiru, Managing Director/CEO of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), has been recognized for his outstanding leadership in public service at the NewsDirect Awards night
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
– Transformational Leadership: Dr. Ashiru has transformed OORBDA into a vibrant engine of water resource innovation and agricultural growth in South-West Nigeria.
– Modern Irrigation Schemes: Modern irrigation schemes have flourished under his leadership, boosting food security.
– Solar-Powered Boreholes: Solar-powered boreholes have been installed in Ogun, Lagos, Oyo, and Osun States, tackling water scarcity.
– River Pollution Control: OORBDA has made significant progress in river pollution control and land encroachment management under Dr. Ashiru’s tenure.
– Alignment with National Agenda: His leadership aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
AWARD CITATION:
The award recognizes Dr. Ashiru’s exemplary leadership in public service, highlighting his ability to wake dormant systems and drive innovation.
PRESENTATION:
The award was presented at the NewsDirect 15th Anniversary and Awards Ceremony, with Prince Mathew Adesegun Ibiyemi, Publisher and Executive Director of NewsDirect, emphasizing the importance of amplifying genuine success stories amidst national challenges
Justifying the selection of awardees like Dr. Ashiru, Prince Ibiyemi stated, “We believe that a nation that only knows how to criticise will eventually forget how to build. Despite the economic challenges and negative reports we see daily, there are institutions and individuals getting it right.”
“We must be a country that knows how to applaud excellence. Let me be clear: this is not an endorsement of bad behavior… But our duty as a media house is to be objective, to call out errors when they occur and also to boldly celebrate impactful initiatives when they succeed.”
Dr. Ashiru’s recognition is backed by a formidable pedigree. A Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and a COREN-registered professional, he holds a Doctorate in Engineering and a Master’s from Cranfield University, with further executive distinctions from Harvard Business School and the London Graduate School.
Beyond his administrative strides, the award also acknowledged his humanitarian contributions through the EDA Empowerment Foundation, which continues to support widows, farmers, and vulnerable households.
As NewsDirect celebrated 15 years of “defining narratives” and evolving from a modest website to a multi-channel media powerhouse, Dr. Ashiru stood out as a symbol of the sustainable progress and visionary leadership the platform seeks to promote for a better Nigeria.
Other dignitaries who attended the event includes the Lagos State Governor represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Lanre Adetokunbo Bajulaye, The Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof) Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege,
Chairman of Gibraltar Construction Nigeria Limited, Sir Olu Okeowo, Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, Managing Director of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Engr (Dr) Adedeji Ashiru, Hon.Benjamin Olabinjo, Member representing Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank ably represented by the Executive Director, Risk Management, Kevin Ugwuoke, amongst other distinguished personalities.
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