Tinubu appoints Barikor, Amgbare as DG, MD of NESREA, NDRBDA

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Innocent Bariate Barikor as the director-general (DG) of the National Environmental Standards And Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA).

In a statement on Friday, Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, said Tinubu also appointed Ebitimi Amgbare as the managing director (MD) of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority (NDRBDA).

“Barikor, an academic and politician, was a member of the Rivers house of assembly from 2011 to 2015, while Amgbare is a retired naval officer and former commissioner in Bayelsa,” the statement reads.

“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.”