Engr Adedeji Ashiru (FNSE)[1] is a Nigerian engineer and the MD/CEO of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority,[2][3] a federal agency under the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Water Resources and one of the twelve River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) established by the Federal Government of Nigeria under Decrees number 25 of 1976 and 31 of 1977.[4][5]
Deji Ashiru | |
|---|---|
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| MD/CEO Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2024 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Otunba Olufemi Odumosu |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Engineer, Politician |
Early life and education
editAshiru was born in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, into the family of Mr Richard Adebisi Ashiru and Mrs Folake Ashiru. He grew up in Ijebu Ode, where he began his education at Precious Stone Primary Mission School and then proceeded to Ijebu Ode Grammar School for his secondary school education. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the Obafemi Awolowo University and graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree.[6] In 2007, he completed his Master of Science degree in Ocean and Offshore Technology at Cranfield University and a Doctorate in Engineering at the Common Wealth University in 2018.[7]
Career
editCorporate services
editAshiru began his career at ABB Lummus Global in 1996 where he worked on various gas distribution and pipeline projects.[8] He worked for Oando Gas and Power as a senior consultant[9] and then moved to Bolivia Gas Energy Technology Limited between 2003 and 2008 where he served as principal consultant managing various engineering projects and then rose to become the MD/CEO in 2008 which he served until 2014.[10]
In 2015, he co-founded CONTEC Global Energy Limited where he served as Managing Director/CEO up until 2024.[11]
Political career
editAshiru political career started in 2018 when he contested the Ogun East Senatorial seat on the platform of the African Democratic Party (ADC).[12][13] He later joined All Progressives Congress in 2019 on the invitation of Dapo Abiodun where he supported his emergence as the governor of Ogun State in 2019.[14] He also ran as All Progressives Congress Senatorial aspirant in 2022.[15][16][17]
Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority
editAshiru was appointed the MD/CEO of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) by President Bola Tinubu in May 2024. He replaced Otunba Olufemi Odumosu.[18]
Personal life
editHe is married to Opeoluwa Ashiru, and they have four children. He is a Christian and an ordained pastor of the Elevation Church[19] and also the Otunba Adegoroye of Ijebu Ososa.[20][21]
References
edit- ^ "Nigerian Society Of Engineers Confers Fellowship On Dr. Agunbiade, 65 Others – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ Admin (May 23, 2024). "Tinubu appoints Deji Ashiru as OORBDA MD/CEO". Vanguard.
- ^ "Tinubu Names Woke DG of NOSDRA, Ashiru as MD of OORBDA – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Admin. "About OORBDA". oorbda.gov.ng/. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "PhotoNews: Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority CEO, Otunba Deji Ashiru, Others Visits Gov Sanwo-Olu". Ijebu News Xtra. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Photostory.com.ng (2024-05-23). "DEJI ASHIRU GETS FG APPOINTMENT | Photostory Online". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Erezi, Dennis (2024-05-23). "Tinubu appoints Deji Ashiru as OORBDA MD/CEO". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Admin (July 21, 2022). "My hunger for success a propelling force, says Deji Ashiru as he adds another year". Vanguard.
- ^ Kehinde, Seye (2022-02-11). "Ogun East 2023: I'll make my decision known at the appropriate time - APC Chieftain, Deji Ashiru". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Friday 10 February 2017 by THISDAY Newspapers Ltd - Issuu". issuu.com. 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ Admin (September 20, 2017). "Betterhalf Talk-Show launches, sets sights on sustainable relationships". Vanguard.
- ^ Admin. "Ogun 2019: My constituency'll enjoy dividends of democracy -Ashiru". Vanguard. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Muaz, Hassan (2022-02-08). "Ogun East: Many firsts of Deji Ashiru, by Bolaji Olasunkanmi |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (2019-03-01). "Ogun ADC senatorial candidate dumps party for APC". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Admin (March 31, 2022). "Ogun East 2023: Deji Ashiru throws hat in the ring". Vanguard.
- ^ Admin (April 7, 2022). "Ogun East 2023: Ashiru consults ex-deputy governor, two local govts". The Nation.
- ^ Oyeleke, Sodiq (2022-05-08). "2023: Battle for Senate seat gears up in Ogun East". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Oyeweso, Femi (2024-06-12). "Ogun-Osun River Basin Promises Food Security". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Admin (April 10, 2020). "Deji Ashiru's light hearted". The Nation.
- ^ Admin (July 21, 2022). "My hunger for success a propelling force, says Deji Ashiru as he adds another year". Vanguard.
- ^ Photostory.com.ng (2018-11-16). "When Deji Ashiru shut down Ososa *promises dividends of democracy in Ogun East Senatorial district | Photostory Online". Retrieved 2024-08-06.