The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has redeployed a number of its state coordinators and area officers.

It said the move was aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and improving service delivery across its member states.

Managing Director of the Commission, Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, announced the redeployments during the opening of the 2026 First and Second Quarters Management Consultative meeting in Ilorin, on Tuesday.

The exercise forms part of broader administrative reforms to reposition the intervention agency.

Yelwa asked the affected officers to approach their new assignments with renewed commitment, innovation and a strong sense of responsibility to advance the Commission’s mandate.

“As part of our efforts to improve operational efficiency, Management also approved the redeployment of some State Coordinators and Area Officers across our operational states. I congratulate all affected officers and encourage them to approach their new assignments with renewed commitment, innovation and a strong sense of responsibility,” he said.

The redeployment was accompanied by changes in the Commission’s leadership structure, including the appointment of an Assistant Director (Legal) as Acting Director of Legal Services to strengthen legal advisory, regulatory compliance and contractual processes.

Yelwa also announced the appointment of the Commission’s most senior Chief Agricultural Officer as Acting Director of Community and Rural Development following the redeployment of the former acting director to Taraba State as State Coordinator.

He urged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, professionalism and exemplary service.

The Managing Director said the Commission had also concluded the staff promotion exercise approved by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, with promotion letters already being distributed to successful officers.

Yelwa disclosed that management had equally strengthened project planning, monitoring and supervision while expanding the role of state coordinators and area officers in project implementation and stakeholder engagement to ensure interventions are driven by the needs of beneficiary communities.

He disclosed that N-HYPPADEC had already intensified its annual flood preparedness campaign through early sensitisation programmes in flood-prone communities, working with state governments, traditional institutions and the media to educate residents on impending risks and encourage relocation from vulnerable areas before the peak of the rainy season.

On financial management, Yelwa directed all state coordinators and area officers to obtain prior approval before incurring expenditure or embarking on official movements that would attract Duty Tour Allowance or related claims.

“No expenditure should be incurred without the prior approval of the Managing Director. Likewise, official movements within your respective states and areas of operation that will attract Duty Tour Allowance or any related claims must receive the prior approval of the Managing Director,” he said.

The Managing Director noted that staff welfare remained a priority, revealing that the Commission had fully paid the outstanding balance of housing allowance for existing staff and partially settled statutory allowances for newly recruited employees despite financial limitations.

He, however, maintained that welfare would be matched with discipline, saying the Commission would continue to uphold the Federal Government’s “No Work, No Pay” policy and other extant public service rules.

Yelwa further disclosed that N-HYPPADEC had expanded its agricultural empowerment programme by distributing power tillers to beneficiary communities in Niger, Plateau, Kogi, Benue, Kebbi, Kaduna and Taraba states.

He said plans are underway to procure additional farm implements, including planters and sprayers, to support mechanised farming and improve food production.

The consultative meeting, the first since August 2025, brought together directors, heads of units, state coordinators and area officers to review the Commission’s performance.

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of popular Ilorin Waka singer, Alhaja Ruqayyat Batimoluwasi.

This is contained in a condolence message issued by his Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, on Saturday, in Ilorin.

The Emir described the late singer as a cultural ambassador who used her talent to promote Ilorin’s cultural heritage through Waka music.

“Batimoluwasi was a pride of Ilorin. She dedicated her life to preserving our culture and entertaining the people with moral and educational songs.

“Her voice and moral uprightness will be greatly missed,” he said.

The Chairman of Kwara Traditional Rulers commiserated with the immediate family, Waka music community, and the entire people of Ilorin Emirate over the loss.

Sulu-Gambari prayed to Almighty Allah to accept Batimoluwasi good deeds, forgive her shortcomings, and grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus. 

He also prayed that Almighty Allah grant the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the loss.

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has expressed profound grief over the passing of  Oba Olusegun Rotimi, the Obajisun of Ayedun.

This is contained in a condolence message issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, on Friday, in Ilorin.

The Emir described the late monarch as a revered traditional ruler, a bridge-builder, and a custodian of the rich cultural heritage of Ayedun Kingdom.

Sulu-Gambari said that the late Obajisun lived a life of service, peace, and dedication to the development of Ayedun and Kwara in general.

“On behalf of the entire members of the Kwara Council of Traditional Rulers, I extend heartfelt condolences to the people of Ayedun.

“His death is a great loss to Ayedun, Kwara, and the entire traditional institution,” Emir said.

Sulu-Gambari commiserated with the immediate and extended royal family, as well as the government and people of Kwara, over the loss.

He prayed that Almighty Allah grant the late monarch eternal rest and give the people of Ayedun the fortitude to bear the great loss.