Oyebamiji Resigns As NIWA MD, to Contest Osun 2026 Governorship Election
One of the campaign materials of Bola Oyebamiji
The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, has resigned from office, so as to pave way for his political ambition of becoming the next Governor of Osun State.
Confirming his resignation 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.”
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.
