Tinubu Appoints New Chief Executives For NIWA, NSC

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers for the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC).

These parastatals and agencies are under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the appointments in a statement on Wednesday.

He said they are in line with the recommendations of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.

The new Managing Director/CEO of NIWA is Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.

He is a graduate of Banking and Finance and holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Business Administration.

Alhaji Oyebamiji is an Economist with industry experience of more than 28 years before he entered the public service.

In the public service, the new NIWA boss first reversed the downward trajectory of the Osun State Investment Company Limited before serving as the Osun State Commissioner of Finance for eight years.

Meanwhile, Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima is the new Executive Secretary/CEO of the NS.

Mr. 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.

Tinubu tasked the new appointees in this vital sector to faithfully implement the policies and programmes of the 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.

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