President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa'ad Namdas as the new director-general (DG) of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA).

This was disclosed in a statement on Friday evening, June 26, by Bayo Onanuga, a presidential spokesperson.

The release was obtained by Legit.ng.

Tinubu names Namdas BCDA DG

Namdas replaces Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state.

A former member of the House of Representatives representing Ganye/Jada/Mayo Belwa/Toungo federal constituency of Adamawa state, Namdas was the spokesperson of the 8th House of Representatives, and an aspirant in the just-concluded governorship primary election in Adamawa state.

As a seasoned journalist and public relations practitioner, he also served as chief press secretary (CPS) to former Governor Boni Haruna of Adamawa state.

Tinubu gives Patrick Obahiagbon appointment

Furthermore, President Tinubu appointed Patrick Obahiagbon as the executive director, strategy and commercial, of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC).

Obahiagbon replaces Engineer Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, who resigned from his position as executive director, Strategy and Commercial, to pursue his political aspiration in his home state. Obahiagbon served in both the Edo State House of Assembly and the National Assembly.

The 66-year-old was popular for his eloquent speeches and extensive vocabulary when engaged in social and political commentary.

Umeoji reappointed NDPHC director

In the same vein, President Tinubu reappointed Chukwuma Umeoji as executive director, corporate services of the NDPHC.

Umeoji, a former member of the federal House of Representatives representing Aguata federal constituency, Anambra state, in the 9th National Assembly, was reappointed as executive director, corporate services, after resigning to pursue his political ambition in his home state.

The presidency's statement read:

"All appointments are effective immediately."

The presidency's statement announcing the three appointments is reproduced in full below via X:

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NAMDAS DG FOR BCDA, OBAHIAGBON, UMEOJI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS FOR NDPHC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa'ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA).

Dr Namdas… pic.twitter.com/vZJxn0J7AT

— Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON (@aonanuga1956) June 26, 2026

President Tinubu's latest appointments are listed below:

1. Abdulrazak Sa'ad Namdas, DG, BCDA

2. Patrick Obahiagbon, executive director, strategy and commercial, NDPHC

3. Chukwuma Umeoji, executive director, corporate services, NDPHC.