New Rima Basin MD Assumes Duties

The new managing director of the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA), Alhaji Abubakar Malam, has officially assumed duties.

Malam emphasised the grassroots-driven importance of the organisation, urging the management to establish a sustainable synergy to realign its activities with its original mandate.

“Our focus will be on increasing food production, reducing poverty, fostering grassroots development and ensuring sustainable rural investments.

“We will also strive to improve the livelihoods of the people across the four states under our jurisdiction,” he stated.

Malam assured that SRRBDA would complement the president’s initiatives in agriculture, agro-industrial zones, livestock development, rural economic growth, sanitation and food security.

He also extended a hand of partnership to all federal and state organisations, agencies and stakeholders, inviting them to collaborate in his mission to make a meaningful impact.

Reflecting on the challenges ahead, Malam acknowledged that the task before the new SRRBDA management was a daunting one, given the current realities that necessitate the restoration of the organisation’s lost prestige.

“As we take on the responsibility of leading this organisation, I assure you that under my leadership, we will strive to improve staff welfare, uphold discipline and work ethics, recognise productivity and reward excellence to motivate employees for maximum output,” he affirmed.

He assured farmers and stakeholders in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara states that the new management would focus on restoring core activities, including prudent water management, enhanced irrigation, poverty reduction and rural development.