Tinubu Approves Appointment Of New Shippers Council, NIWA CEOs

Harboursandport.com: Abuja - New Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) have been appointed for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) following approval by President Bola Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu.

In a statement released by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, this was in line with the recommendation of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.

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

Part of the statement reads, “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.” .