Osun 2026: Oyebamiji resigns as NIWA MD
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The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, has resigned.
Confirming his resignation in a WhatsApp message to PUNCH Online on Friday night, Oyebamiji said he stepped down in compliance with the electoral law to enable him to contest the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
He said, “Yes, I have resigned in accordance with the electoral law to pursue my Osun 2026 governorship ambition.”
A source close to the NIWA boss also confirmed the development, noting that the resignation is tied to his political aspirations
Yes, he has resigned. He is contesting, and he wants to face the election properly,” the source said.
Before his appointment at NIWA, Oyebamiji served as Osun State Commissioner for Finance for two terms and later as Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
He is also a banker, economist, public administrator and politician
