The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a major shake-up in its management team, aimed at boosting productivity and enhancing service delivery.
The restructuring affects 56 senior staff members nationwide, with several key appointments made to strategic positions within the agency.
According to a statement issued yesterday by the Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Edward Osagie, the management overhaul is part of the agency’s efforts to reposition itself for better performance and to drive the growth of the maritime industry in Nigeria.
The management restructuring is expected to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the agency, and to enhance its ability to deliver on its mandate to promote and regulate the maritime industry in Nigeria.
Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-departmental collaboration and inject new energy into the system to further improve performance across the maritime sector.
Under the new structure, Hajia Moji Jimoh becomes Director, Administration and Human Resources; Aishatu Jidda, Director, Planning, Research and Data Management Services; Barr. Heaky Dimowo, Director, Legal Services/Board Secretary; Isichei Osamgbi, Director, SERVICOM; and Mrs. Olubusola Obasanjo-Akande, Director, Western Zone.
Others include Engr. Christopher Amakulo as Director, Special Duties; Ms. Gloria Anyasodo, Director, Cabotage Services; Salihu Abdullahi Yelwa, Director, Shipping Development; Mrs. Nneka Obianyor, Director, Reforms Coordination and Blue Economy; Umar Ibrahim Sidi, Director, Maritime Labour Services; Dr. Oma Ofodile, Director, Marine Environment Management; Mr. Buba Umar, Director, Abuja Zonal Office and Ahmed Shittien as Special Adviser Technical to the DG
Dr. Mobereola urged the redeployed Directors to bring their experience to bear and work collectively toward achieving the Agency’s strategic objectives.
He emphasized that the redeployment reflects deliberate efforts to rejig operations, foster synergy among departments, and drive sustainable maritime development in Nigeria.
A total of 56 management staff were affected in the exercise.
