In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of new Executive Directors for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The announcement was made through a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday.
The appointed Executive Directors for NPA include Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet, appointed as the Executive Director of Finance & Administration, Engr. Olalekan Badmus as the Executive Director of Marine & Operations, and Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar as the Executive Director of Engineering & Technical Services.
Simultaneously, for NIMASA, the new Executive Directors are Mr. Jibril Abba, appointed as the Executive Director of Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services, Mr. Chudi Offodile as the Executive Director of Finance & Administration, and Engr. Fatai Taye Adeyemi as the Executive Director of Operations.
The statement elucidated that these appointments were made within the ambit of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The President expressed confidence in the capabilities of the appointees, emphasizing their collective mandate to enhance the Marine & Blue Economy sector’s contribution to the nation’s GDP. The appointments are aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda, guided by the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola.
President Tinubu’s decision to appoint these individuals stems from a thorough examination of their impressive profiles, with an expectation that they will efficiently execute their responsibilities, fostering conditions conducive to elevating the Marine & Blue Economy sector and contributing to the nation’s economic growth.
