President Tinubu Appoints New Executive Directors in Key Maritime Agencies
In a decisive move to bolster the Marine and Blue Economy sector, President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of new Executive Directors for two vital agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA):
1. Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet — Executive Director, Finance & Administration (NPA)
2. Engr. Olalekan Badmus — Executive Director, Marine & Operations (NPA)
3. Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar — Executive Director, Engineering & Technical Services (NPA).
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Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA):
4. Mr. Jibril Abba — Executive Director, Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services (NIMASA)
5. Mr. Chudi Offodile — Executive Director, Finance & Administration (NIMASA)
6. Engr. Fatai Taye Adeyemi — Executive Director, Operations (NIMASA).
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President Tinubu’s approval of these appointments underscores the strategic importance of the Marine and Blue Economy sector in national development.
The President, after a thorough evaluation of their profiles, expressed confidence that the new appointees will effectively execute their collective mandate.
The focus of these appointments is to create conducive conditions that will significantly elevate the contribution of the Marine & Blue Economy sector to the nation’s GDP. Additionally, the administration aims to transform the Nigerian economy into a labor-intensive and inclusive one, fostering new opportunities for all citizens.
These key appointments align with the Renewed Hope Agenda and are made under the guidance of the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola.
The President anticipates that the appointed Executive Directors will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to drive the sector’s growth, fostering a vibrant and sustainable maritime industry in Nigeria.
