Engr. Ali Ibrahim Dallah, born on February 16, 1967, is a seasoned Civil Engineer and seasoned leader within the organization. He demonstrated academic excellence early on, graduating as the top student from Dunama Primary School (1979) and Government Secondary School, Obi. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng. Hon) in Civil Engineering from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi in 1991, and a Master’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in 2001.

He joined the Federal Ministry of Water Resources in 1993, where he has served extensively within the Department of Dams and Reservoir Operations. His international experience includes a two-year tenure in Seychelles under the Technical Aid Corps, focusing on structural design quality assurance.

Throughout his career, Engr. Dallah has been involved in key projects such as Gurara Dam, Hadejia-Jamaare River Basin irrigation schemes, and the Kashimbilla Multipurpose Dam, where he served as Project Manager. His expertise spans project management, structural design, and quality assurance, contributing significantly to cost-effective and safe infrastructure development.

He has also undertaken impactful research on nitrogen removal using water hyacinth in constructed wetlands, providing valuable insights for environmental protection.

Promoted to Director in November 2021, he currently heads the Dams and Reservoir Operations Department. Engr. Dallah is married with children and continues to contribute his expertise to national development.

Engr. Adenopo, born in Lagos on June 16, 1966, is an accomplished water resources engineer with over three decades of experience. He completed his primary education in Lagos and secondary education at Abeokuta Grammar School, graduating in 1983. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Agricultural Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1989.

His career in the Federal Civil Service began in April 1991 as an Irrigation Engineer II, advancing to the position of Director in 2021. He has received specialized training in land drainage, remote sensing, and GIS for water resources management through scholarships from the Netherlands, complemented by numerous local and international professional courses.

Engr. Adenopo possesses extensive expertise in irrigation and drainage development, land and water resources management, hydrology, and water distribution systems. He is a registered engineer with COREN and a member of NSE and NIAE. He has participated in strategic leadership training at NIPSS and has been involved in various irrigation projects, including River Basin Irrigation Planning.

Beyond his professional pursuits, he is a Christian leader, teacher, and counselor, demonstrating strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.

Moses Wambebe Jo-Madugu, born on August 15, 1967, in Ilorin, Kwara State, is a seasoned civil servant with extensive experience in administration and policy implementation. He completed his primary education in Kano, Lokoja, and Ilorin, followed by secondary education at Government Secondary School Kawaji, Kano, and St. Anthony’s Secondary School, Ilorin. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Political Science from the University of Jos in 1989.

He joined the Federal Civil Service in 1990, beginning as a Cooperative Officer and later serving as a Personnel Officer. Throughout his career, he has held various administrative roles, including service under four Hon. Ministers of State for the Federal Capital Territory, where he managed administrative and Area Council schedules, leveraging his political science background.

Following the dissolution of the MFCT, he transferred to the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, where he contributed to appointment, promotion, discipline, and protocol functions, representing the Ministry on the Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. He was promoted to Director in January 2020 and, in April 2022, was posted to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources as Director of Reform, Coordination, and Service Improvement, where he aims to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.

Engr. (Mrs.) Esther Oyeronke Oluniyi, born on February 18, 1967, in Fiditi, Oyo State, is a distinguished water resources engineer with over 30 years of experience. She completed her primary and secondary education in Saki, Ile-Ife, and later graduated with honors in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Ibadan in 1988, followed by an M.Sc. in the same field in 1991.

She began her career in the Federal Civil Service in June 1991, working at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. She furthered her professional development with a full scholarship to the Netherlands in 1996, earning a PGD in Hydraulic Engineering. She has also undertaken various short courses in water resources planning, remote sensing, and GIS.

Throughout her career, she has gained extensive expertise in water resource engineering, project management, policy development, and public procurement. She is a corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE) since 1998 and registered with COREN since 2001. She is also a member of several professional associations.

Currently, she serves as Deputy Director overseeing the Irrigation and Drainage Department at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. She is highly respected for her leadership, technical skills, and dedication to developing water and irrigation projects across Nigeria. She upholds strong Christian values and actively mentors and counsels others, reflecting her commitment to service and community development.

Born on May 20, 1967, in Ogun State, Nigeria, Mr. Babarinde S.M. hails from Araromi-onfo, Ipokia in the Ipokia Local Government Area. He completed his primary education at Naiwaru-deen Primary School in Agosasa in 1976 and his secondary education at District High School, Ipokia, in 1983. He holds two Bachelor's degrees: one in Agricultural Meteorology & Water Management from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (1991), and another in Geo-Hydrology from the University of the Free State, South Africa (1998).

He began his career in the Federal Civil Service as a Hydrologist at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources on September 29, 1993, starting at GL 08 and advancing to become a substantive Director, GL17, in 2021. He is a trained Isotope Hydrologist and has participated in numerous International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) projects involving the use of environmental isotopes to study water sources, age, and mixing processes.

Mr. Babarinde has served on several prominent boards, including the Governing Council of NESREA (2013-2015) and the Governing Board of NIHSA (2018-2020). He was the Head of Climate Change from 2010 to 2020, responsible for integrating climate issues into Nigeria’s water sector and representing Nigeria at UNFCCC COP meetings. He has attended many training programs, conferences, and seminars locally and internationally. He is happily married with children.

She graduated in 1994 with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She joined the Federal Civil Service in 2000 as a Senior Hydrologist. She furthered her education at Hamburg University of Technology in Germany, earning diplomas in Wastewater Management, Advanced Management, and German language.

Upon returning to Nigeria in 2002, she was posted to the Department of Water Supply and Quality Control, specifically to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Division, focusing on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). She collaborated with UNICEF and other development partners on the development of WASHIMS, Nigeria’s platform for WASH data reporting, and has worked in various other sectors within WASH.

In 2016, she was assigned to establish the Urban Sanitation and Wastewater Management Division, which has since become a full division within the department. She is a registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), COREN, and other professional bodies nationally and internationally.

Throughout her career, she has attended numerous professional and management courses worldwide. As of January 1, 2022, she was promoted to Director (Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist) GL 17. She is currently the Director III in the Department of Water Quality Control and Sanitation. She is happily married with children, with a passion for children, youth, reading, sports, and charity work.

Elizabeth A. Ugoh (Mrs) joined the Federal Civil Service in 1991 and was posted to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, where she began her career as a Scientific Officer I on Grade Level 09. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous in-house and external capacity-building programs, which helped to develop her knowledge and skills.

Mrs. Ugoh is highly dedicated and meticulous in her duties, making significant contributions to the Ministry’s efforts in the water sector, especially within the WASH sub-sector. Due to her qualifications, training, and extensive experience, she rose through the ranks to become the Director of the Water Quality Control and Sanitation Department in the Ministry in 2022.

She is described as a kind-hearted motherly figure, displaying nurturing qualities in all her interactions. A team player, she values transparency, honesty, commitment, and excellent performance.

MR. ADEBIYI TAJUDEEN SHOLA hails from Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. He is a seasoned civil servant with a wealth of experience across various government institutions. His career is supported by a strong academic foundation, including a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and PhD. in Accounting.

Mr. Adebiyi is a Fellow of several prestigious professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Taxation (FCIT), the Chartered Institute of Economics of Nigeria (FCIEN), the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (FCICMA), and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Fraud Examiners of Nigeria.

He is currently the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation headquarters. Abuja

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Engr. Christy Omeno Oduh was born on June 10th, 1969, in Otukpo, Benue State, into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Oduh Odeh of Upu in Otukpo Local Government Area. She attended St. Andrew’s Primary School Otukpo, where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate in 1977. She then proceeded to Government Technical College, Makurdi, Benue State, earning her Secondary School Certificate in 1984.

She furthered her education at Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, where she obtained a National Diploma (ND) in Agricultural Mechanization in 1987 and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agricultural Engineering in 1992. In 1995, she earned an Advanced Diploma in Personnel Management (ADPM) from Benue State University, Makurdi. She continued her studies at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Engineering in 1997.

In 2000, Engr. Christy Omeno Oduh joined the Federal Ministry of Water Resources as a Principal Technical Officer II and rose to the rank of Director of Irrigation Engineering in 2022. Her contributions to irrigation engineering earned her the UNESCO-IHE Fellowship sponsored by the Netherlands Government in 2004. She also attended a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) course in Land and Water Development at UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education in Delft, The Netherlands.

Her outstanding performance earned her two additional fellowships: one on Spate Irrigation Management in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2012, and another on Service-Oriented Management of Irrigation Systems and Modernization of Irrigation and Drainage Schemes at UNESCO-IHE in Delft, The Netherlands, in 2014. She has served in various capacities and contributed to numerous water and irrigation projects across Nigeria.

In 2018, she was awarded the prestigious International Visitors Leadership Programme sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, focusing on Transboundary Water Resources Management, which exposed her to issues in several states in the United States.

Engr. Oduh is a member of several professional bodies, including COREN (2003), Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE, 2000), Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE, 1999), the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in the USA.

She actively participates in continuous professional development, attending various courses in Nigeria and abroad on topics such as Water Integrity, Water Resources Management, and Rural Water Supply in Africa.

She is a devout Christian, a mother who loves children and youths, and is passionate about charity work.

Yvonne.U.Odu-Thomas (Mrs.) hails from Oshimili South L.G.A of Delta State, precisely Asaba. She holds a B.L and LL.B from former Edo State University, Ekpoma, presently and Ambrose Alli University. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988.

After the completion of the mandatory, she was employed as a State Counsel in the Federal Ministry of Justice. Yvonne.U.Odu-Thomas (Mrs.) has since been posted and worked meritoriously in various Ministries/Offices including Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria Customs Service, National Bureau of Statistics, Federal Ministry of Labor and Productivity and the Federal Ministry of Science & Technology.

In the course of her career in service, she has attended several courses and trainings in Administration, Budgeting, Management, Leadership, Procurement and Security both within and outside the Country.

She was promoted to the rank of Director (Legal), GL 17 with effect from 1st January, 2015.

She is currently, the Director (Legal Services) in the Ministry of Water Resources.

She is happily married with children. She loves Children/Youth Development, organizing events, charity works and reading.

Phoebe Ifeanyichukwu Nwandu, born in October 1964 in Vom, Plateau State, is the daughter of a Senior Apostle and a respected family from Delta State. Due to her father's mobility as a civil servant, she attended schools in Lagos, Jos, and Delta, earning her primary and secondary certificates. She graduated with a BA in History from the University of Ilorin in 1986 and completed her NYSC with UNDP.

She joined the Federal Civil Service in 1990, serving in various departments including SERVICOM, the Office of the Accountant-General, the Ministry of Power, and the Public Service Institute of Nigeria. In 2022, she was posted to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Throughout her career, she has attended numerous training programs and served on various committees.

Recognized for her dedication and professionalism, she received commendations in 2006 and 2023. A devout Christian, she was ordained as a Deaconess in 2015 and a Pastor in 2022. She was also awarded an honorary Ph.D. in Strategic Planning & Philanthropic Management from the State University of New York and appointed as a United Nations Mayor for World Peace in June 2023.

She is a mother and grandmother who loves peace, travel, charity work, reading, and teaching, and she values honesty, humility, and service to others.

Present Address: New Block, First Floor, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Old Federal Secretariat, Area 1, Garki, Abuja.

DOB: August 26, 1966 LGA: Oorelope State of Origin: Oyo State Marital Status: Married Nationality: Nigerian

ACADEMICS QUALIFICATION & EDUCTAIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
Masters of Art (Health Management, Planning & Policy), University of Leeds (UK) – 1999
MSc (Industrial/Organizational Psychology), University of Ibadan -1993
BSc. (Hons) Psychology, University of Ibadan – 1989
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Director (Procurement) Federal Ministry of Water Resources ( 2021– date)
Director (Procurement) Federal Ministry of Aviation ( 2019– Jan.2021)
Deputy Director (Procurement) (Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development) – Mar 2016 to Nov 2019
Deputy Director (Procurement) National Agency for the Great Green Wall(Federal Ministry of Environment) ( 2014– Feb. 2016) .
Assistant Director (Procurement) OSGF/NAPEP ( 2014– Nov 2014). Assistant Director (Procurement) Federal Ministry of Education (Nov 2011– May 2014).
Chief Procurement Officer -Federal Ministry of Defence ( 2010– Nov 2011).
Procurement Officer- World Bank Assisted Health Systems Development Project II, Federal Ministry of Health (2003– 2010).
Procurement Officer–Federal Ministry of Health- (2008-2010) Health Planning Officer(PRS) –Federal Ministry of Health- (1995-2008)
Personnel Officer –Federal Ministry of Health- (1993-1994)

Dr. (Mrs.) Kolade Roseline was born on December 12th, 1964, in Zaria, Kaduna State, and hails from Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State. She attended St. Andrew’s Primary School in Kaduna, finishing in 1976, and obtained her Teachers College Certificate in 1981.

She earned a Diploma in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU, Zaria) in 1984, followed by a BSc. in Accounting in 1987, and an MBA from the same university in 2002. She also holds an MSc. in Forensic Accounting from Saint Monica University, Cameroon (2017), and a PhD in Forensic Accounting and Auditing from Charisma University, USA (2021).

A fellow of several professional bodies—including ANAN (2002), NIM (2003), CITN (2005), and ACCA (2019)—she has built a distinguished career in finance and auditing. She has worked with NITEL, Foreman Ventures, Haimma Community Bank, Allied Bank, and served in various roles in the Civil Service, including at the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Head of Service, Federal Ministry of Transport, and Federal Ministry of Finance.

Currently, she is the Director of Internal Audit at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, overseeing all internal audit activities to ensure effective verification of the Ministry’s operations.

She has attended numerous international training programs, including leadership courses at Harvard Business School, London Business School, and workshops on financial management, project management, and internal audit standards.

Akintunde Kayode Adamson. was born on 26th July, 1964 at Okeri, Yagba West LGA of Kogi State.

He attended Holy Trinity Transferred School Lokoja, between 1970 and 1975 for his first School Leaving Certificate after which he proceeded to Titcombe College Egbe, Kogi State between 1975 and 1980 for his West Africa School Certificate. He attended University of Ilorin from 1982 – 1986 where he graduated with a Bachelors of Arts (Hons) Degree in History. He also acquired a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) Degree in 1992 from University of Ilorin.

He joined the Federal Civil Service in November 1st 1993 as Budget Officer I and rose to the post of Director Administration (2017). The MDAs he has served includes Federal Ministry of Water Resources, 1993 – 2009, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, 2009 – 2011, Federal Ministry of Education, 2011 – 2013, Federal Civil Service Commission 2013 – 2019 and Federal Ministry of Water Resources 2019 till present. He was Director (Promotion) Federal Civil Service Commission 2017 – 2019 before he was posted to the Ministry as Director (General Services). He has also served in a number of Committees among which are Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reform 2009 – 2012 and the Committee on the Review of the White Paper on Jos Crisis (2011).