APC Leaders In Three LGs Endorse NIWA Managing Director, Bola Oyebamiji

The political profile of Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), received a significant boost as leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in three Local Government Areas threw their weight behind his leadership.

Although the names of the three LGs were not immediately disclosed, the endorsement signals strong grassroots support for the former two-term Commissioner for Finance in Osun State. Mr. Oyebamiji, an experienced banker and a dedicated APC member, was appointed as the NIWA boss by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and has been actively consolidating his position since assuming duty in late 2023.

The move by the APC leaders is being seen by political observers as an effort to rally support for Oyebamiji within his political base, reaffirming his relevance in the state’s political landscape. As a public official with a vast background in finance and administration, the endorsement suggests a strategic move by local APC leaders to align with a figure of national repute ahead of future political contests.

The NIWA MD is a well-known figure in the APC and has been lauded for his emphasis on ethics and an inclusive approach to grassroots mobilization, factors that likely contributed to the leadership’s decision to publicly endorse him.