From left: Director, Regulatory Service, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Ms. Ifeoma Ezedinma, officially welcomes the new Executive Secretary/CEO, Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima to the headquarters in Lagos, Wednesday.

The newly appointed Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima has officially assumed duty at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos, Wednesday.

The ES/CEO who was received by management and members of staff, disclosed that he would hit the ground running as there was no time for any delay and therefore sought the support and cooperation of everyone. He assured all of his readiness to work as a team for the realisation of the Council’s mandate within the context of Marine and Blue Economy.

Ukeyima said Shippers’ Council has a key role to play in ensuring the success of the agenda of President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola on harnessing Nigeria’s rich marine and blue economic potential.

Some members of the management on ground to receive the new CEO.

The NSC boss said that over the years, the nation has been working towards the diversification of the economy from oil dependency to other revenue generating sectors; adding that this is first time the Federal Government has taken a bold and pragmatic step by creating the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

According to him, with the creation of the new Ministry, the Council’s mandate becomes a lot more robust.

He pointed out that there is a lot of work to be done, noting that Council’s members of staff are highly knowledgeable, experienced, and also equal to the task ahead. He pledged to be a servant leader.

He pledged that his tenure will reward hard work and commitment.

“Sometimes we don’t appreciate knowledge but moving forward, we will reward hard work”, he said.

He thanked the management and staffers of the Council for the warm reception accorded to him.