President Bola Tinubu has recently approved strategic appointments within the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as part of an initiative to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these critical agencies falling under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
In the Nigerian Ports Authority, the appointments include Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet as Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Engr. Olalekan Badmus as Executive Director of Marine and Operations, and Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar as Executive Director of Engineering and Technical Services. These appointments signify a diversified leadership team focused on addressing various aspects of port operations and development.
Within the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Mr. Jibril Abba is appointed as Executive Director of Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Mr. Chudi Offodile as Executive Director of Finance and Administration, and Engr. Fatai Taye Adeyemi as Executive Director of Operations. This collective expertise aims to contribute significantly to the growth of the Marine and Blue Economy Sector.
President Tinubu’s careful selection of these appointees reflects confidence in their ability to execute their mandates swiftly and effectively. The overarching goal is to create conditions that will elevate the Marine and Blue Economy Sector’s contribution to the nation’s GDP, aligning with broader economic development objectives. The appointments are expected to drive positive changes and enhance the overall efficiency of the maritime sector.
