President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers for parastatals and agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. These appointments align with the recommendations of the Honourable Minister, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola.
Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale announced the two appointments approved by President Bola Tinubu.
The appointed CEOs are as follows:
- Managing Director / CEO, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA): Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji
- Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji holds a degree in Banking and Finance and possesses Master’s degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration. He has more than 28 years of industry experience as an economist. He began his career in the public service by successfully revitalizing the Osun State Investment Company Limited and later serving as the Osun State Commissioner of Finance for eight years.
- Executive Secretary / CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC): Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima
- Mr. Akutah Ukeyima is a graduate in Law and holds a Master’s degree in Public International Law from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. His most recent position was Head of the Central Authority Unit for International Cooperation in Criminal Matters within the 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.