The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic redeployment of its management staff as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery in line with its core mandate.
Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-departmental collaboration and inject new energy into the system to further improve performance across the maritime sector.
Under the new structure, Hajia Moji Jimoh becomes Director, Administration and Human Resources; Aishatu Jidda, Director, Planning, Research and Data Management Services; Barr. Heaky Dimowo, Director, Legal Services/Board Secretary; Isichei Osamgbi, Director, SERVICOM; and Mrs. Olubusola Obasanjo-Akande, Director, Western Zone.
Others include Engr. Christopher Amakulo as Director, Special Duties; Ms. Gloria Anyasodo, Director, Cabotage Services; Salihu Abdullahi Yelwa, Director, Shipping Development; Mrs. Nneka Obianyor, Director, Reforms Coordination and Blue Economy; Umar Ibrahim Sidi, Director, Maritime Labour Services; Dr. Oma Ofodile, Director, Marine Environment Management; Mr. Buba Umar, Director, Abuja Zonal Office and Ahmed Shittien as Special Adviser Technical to the DG
Dr. Mobereola urged the redeployed Directors to bring their experience to bear and work collectively toward achieving the Agency’s strategic objectives.
He emphasized that the redeployment reflects deliberate efforts to rejig operations, foster synergy among departments, and drive sustainable maritime development in Nigeria.
A total of 56 management staff were affected in the exercise.
Osagie Edward, FNIPR
Head, Public Relations
NIMASA
