Harboursandport.com: Lagos --- In recognition of the numerous contributions of Stakeholders to the
growth and development of the maritime sector in Nigeria, the Nigerian Maritime
Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) bestowed awards on outstanding
maritime operators and its staff for their contribution to the development of
the industry.
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| Director, Special
Duties (External Relations & Technical Co-operation),NIMASA, Engr. Rotimi Fashakin, FNSE at the NIMASA Corporate Dinner and Awards Night held in Lagos. |
Amongst companies given awards are Maersk Nigeria Limited, Gulf Agency
Company (GAC) Nigeria Ltd, Charkins Maritime and Offshore Safety Centre among
others, alongside some Staff of the Agency who have demonstrated commitment to
the sector over the years.
According to the Director General of the Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside the
awards were to identify and encourage industry players who have distinguished
themselves and contributed to the development of the sector in the past year.
This he said will further encourage and energize others to be active towards
the growth of the blue economy.
The awards which was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos at the
weekend to honour stakeholders that have distinguished themselves in various
categories such as; Shipping Company of the Year 2017 (Dry Cargo), Shipping
Company of the Year 2017 (Wet Cargo), Maritime Education and Training Institute
of the Year 2017, Manning Agent of the Year 2017, Seafarers' Employer of the
Year 2017 as well as the Agency’s best staff for the year and some others who
have meritoriously served the agency for numerous years amongst others.
Speaking further, the DG also stated that the initiative is in line with
the repositioning and restructuring drive of the current leadership of the
Agency for the growth of the industry which is geared towards fostering a
better relationship between the Agency and its key Stakeholders.
Dr. Dakuku Peterside commended the awardees especially the long serving
staff of the Agency for their efforts in building a viable maritime sector for
Nigeria over the years through their selfless service and dedication. He
charged the winners and all other stakeholders to continue to do more for the
growth of the sector as this awards is a call to double our efforts.
“Today we will be honouring some of our best. We will be honouring those
who have distinguished themselves, those who have laboured late at night to
ensure that ships sail safe and berth on our shores. We will also be
honouring industry stakeholders that have also contributed to the growth of
this industry; every day by the little things we do, we contribute to the
growth of the Nigerian economy. We are a major oil producing nation, but if our
oil is not shipped out of this country, we would not bring any value to that
God given gift, and so, we play different roles”, the DG said.
Dr. Peterside also charged the staff of NIMASA
to redouble their efforts in order to ensure that the tempo is sustained while
he reiterated the Agency’s continued penchant for capacity building.
“On our part as
Management, we will ensure training remains priority and we enjoin all staff to
key to the repositioning agenda of the current leadership of the Agency as this
is the only way to ensure consistent growth and development of individuals and
by extension the maritime sector,” he stressed.
The NIMASA boss called on stakeholders to
continue to support the cause of the Agency in repositioning the Nigeria
maritime sector in line with global best practices and assured that there are
better days ahead, saying “All I
can say to you is that there are better days ahead; NIMASA can never go back to
those dark days, it will be better in each passing day”.
He also expressed appreciation to the Minister
of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi and the NIMASA Board led by Major
General Jonathan India Garba (Rtd) who were both present, for their unrelenting
support in the day to day running of the Agency.
The high point was the presentation of a
plaque and cheque of One Million Naira to the best staff of the year, 2017; Mr.
Titus Ajayi from the Finance Department.
The occasion was also graced by notable
Nigerians, which include Oba of Lagos, His Royal Highness, Oba Rilwan Akiolu,
and the Honourable Minister of Labour and Productivity, Senator Chris Ngige
amongst others.
The NIMASA dinner and awards night is an
initiative to reward and recognize industry players and staff who have put in
quality years of service and to encourage hard work amongst staff of the
Agency.
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