Alhaji Musa Tumsa, assumed duty today, April 8, as the new Managing Director of the Chad Basin Development Authority (CBDA), with a vow to confront the challenges facing the Authority.
“We understand the challenges facing the Chad Basin, and we are ready to confront them head-on.”
Tumsa, who spoke on assumption of office in the CBDA headquarters in Maiduguri, said that the new management team under his leadership would develop a comprehensive action plan aimed at addressing the institution’s challenges and unlocking its full potential.
He called on CBDA staff and stakeholders for their cooperation and support, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in achieving the Authority’s objectives.
“With unity and commitment, we can turn the Chad Basin into a hub of agricultural and environmental development.”
The Managing Director expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing him, assuring Nigerians that he and his team would work diligently to justify the trust and confidence reposed in them.
This came even as Barrister Bashir Bukar Ba’ale also resumed as the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, for the Authority.
The new appointments have been welcomed with optimism, with many expressing hope that the management will chart a new course for the Authority and contribute significantly to the livelihoods of the region’s people.
Observers and stakeholders have noted the potential for the Chad Basin to play a pivotal role in food security, environmental sustainability, and economic development under its new leadership.
