By Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Umar Ibrahim Mohammed as the new Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).
Mr. Mohammed is an architect, and also, a construction technology and environment professional.
The President expects improved outcomes in the agency’s objective of operating and maintaining hydrological stations nationwide, as well as carrying out groundwater exploration and monitoring using various scientific techniques in order to provide hydrological and hydrogeological data needed for planning, design, execution and management of water resources and allied projects.
This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.
Mr. Umar has worked during the campaign at many capacities at Tinubu Support Group and at the APC Independent Campaign Council.