Uphold national interest, FG charges NIMASA, NIWA boards
The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in a dual ceremony held at the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy Conference Room in Abuja ok Wednesday. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, while performing […]
The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in a dual ceremony held at the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy Conference Room in Abuja ok Wednesday.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, while performing the inauguration, described it as a significant milestone in the ongoing effort by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to reposition the maritime sector for maximum national impact.
The Minister stated that the exercise represented not merely a routine constitutional process, but a vital step in consolidating the structures that will drive the marine and blue economy in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to unlocking the immense potential of Nigeria’s maritime domain for economic growth, environmental sustainability, and national development.
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Addressing the newly appointed members of the NIMASA Board, the Minister outlined the critical mandate of the Agency, which includes maritime safety, labour regulation, marine environmental protection and capacity development.
He emphasised that the Board’s role is to formulate policies and provide oversight for the Agency’s operations, without interfering in its day-to-day management.
The Minister then proceeded to officially inaugurate the NIMASA Board, chaired by Yusuf Abubakar. Other members include Babatunde Bombata representing the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Emmanuel Nosakhare Igbinosun, Rear Admiral P.C. Nwatu representing the Nigerian Navy, Arc. Yinusa Yakubu, Fidelis Lorkoso Agbir, Iroghama Blessing Ogbeifun, and Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Director General. Other members of the Board include Hon. Chudi Offodile, Executive Director, Finance and Administration; Engr. Fatai Taye Adeyemi, Executive Director, Operations; and Mr. Jibril Abba, Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Service.
The Minister also inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) which he described as another critical pillar in Nigeria’s maritime and transport architecture.
It is chaired by Hon. Musa Sarki Adar with other members including Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, who also serves as the Managing Director; Mr. Hussaini Shettima; Mr. Jeminiwa Adewale Charles; Dr. Ndidi Jenifer Ozegbe; Engr. Prof. Sadiq Z. Abubakar; Surv. Kunle Olugbemiro; Capt. Tajudeen Alao; Mr. Dele Kelvin Oye; Capt. Jerome Angwunwe; and Hon. Hoplyn Euore Ayu.