President Tinubu appoints Rivers State Commissioner of Works, Dax George-Kelly as the Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA).
Dax Kelly who was reinstated as works commissioner by Governor Sim after initially resigning due to the political crisis in Rivers State was also the commissioner of Works under former Governor Wike.
The Release reads:
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF BORDER COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dakorinama Alabo George as the Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA).
Dr. George holds a PhD in Construction Management; an MSc in Quantity Surveying and Construction Engineering, and a B.Tech in Quantity Surveying.
He is a fellow of the Certified Institute of Practising Professionals, USA; a fellow of the Association of Strategy Professionals, USA, and a member of other distinguished associations.
Dr. George is a former commissioner for works in Rivers State.
The President expects that the new Director-General will discharge his duties with integrity, diligence, and dedication for the effective administration of the agency, and management of critical policies and programmes in line with the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda for border communities development.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
March 14, 2024
