A programmes Management and Civil Engineering expert, Dr Emmanuel Abeere-Inga, on Friday assumed office as he took over from Mr Sulley Sambian, the outgoing CEO of the authority.

He was appointed by Presi­dent John Mahama last month to be the acting CEO of the authority.

Until his appointment, Dr Abeere-Inga was working as Director of Infrastructure, Lands, Environment and Natural Resources at the NDA.

At a handing over ceremony here in Tamale, the Acting CEO assured of working closely with staff and management to address some of the challenges the authority was facing.