President Tinubu

The Federal Government has appointed new Chief Executive Officers for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council NSC and the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority NIWA.

According to a statement by the Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of new CEOs for the two maritime agencies.

They are Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, who was named as the Executive Secretary/CEO of the NSC while Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji was named as the MD/CEO of NIWA.

The Presidential spokesman also said both appointments are as recommended by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.

The statement further says: “Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji is a graduate of Banking and Finance and holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Business Administration. He is an Economist with industry experience of more than 28 years before he entered the public service. In the public service, he first reversed the downward trajectory of the Osun State Investment Company Limited before serving as the Osun State Commissioner of Finance for eight years.

“Mr. Akutah Ukeyima is a graduate of Law and holds a Master’s degree in Public International Law from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He most recently served as the Head of the Central Authority Unit, International Cooperation in Criminal Matters, Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.

“President Bola Tinubu tasks the new appointees in this vital sector to faithfully implement the policies and programmes of the Honourable Minister in pursuit of the expeditious and efficient attainment of bolstered revenues and investments as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda’s Blue Economy strategy.