The Member, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Alhaji Hon. Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa, Chairman of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA), on the auspicious occasion of his birthday anniversary.
In a statement issued by his media team, Engr. Adeyemi praised Alakawa as a shining example of youth leadership driven by wisdom, intellect, and political sagacity.
Happy birthday to our dear Chairman, LNRBDA, Alhaji Hon. Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa. Today, we celebrate a man whose life reflects the blessings of the Almighty and the strength of visionary leadership, the statement reads.
Describing Hon. Alakawa as a youth with “sound wisdom and deep knowledge of political science,” Engr. Adeyemi highlighted his outstanding ability to navigate political structures and translate strategic thinking into practical, people-centered solutions.
His keen analytical skills and strategic approach to governance have continued to shape his engagements in public service. These qualities, coupled with his commitment to inclusive development and effective political coordination, have positioned him as a dependable leader in advancing the goals of his office and connecting meaningfully with the people he serves, Adeyemi noted.
Alhaji Alakawa, a respected public servant, was appointed Chairman of the LNRBDA by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Authority is responsible for critical water resource and agricultural development projects in Kwara and Kogi States. His past roles include serving as Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development in Kwara State and as Special Adviser (Political) to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Engr. Adeyemi described Alakawa’s public service journey as inspirational, garnering widespread respect and support from stakeholders across the state and beyond.
From your ENACT family and all well-wishers, we pray for your continued safety, divine guidance, and more impactful years ahead in service to our dear state and to nation.
