Shippers Council Executive Secretary removed.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

In his continuation of new appointments into key government institutions, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC and the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA.

A statement by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale in Abuja stated that in line with the recommendations of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Tinubu approved the appointment of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji as the Managing Director/CEO of NIWA and Akutah Pius Ukeyima as the Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC.

Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, a graduate of Banking and Finance, 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.

On the other hand, 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 tasked the new appointees to faithfully implement the policies and programmes of the government in pursuit of the expeditious and efficient attainment of bolstered revenues and investments as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda’s Blue Economy strategy.