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Major shakeup in NIMASA as Jauro redeploys Directors

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By Kunle Kalejaye 
 
A week after assuming office,  Acting Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Mr. Haruna Baba Jauro has commenced work by approving  the redeployment of 11 senior management staff of the Agency.
NIMASAAccording to the Acting DG, the new postings are expected to reposition the agency towards meeting its statutory mandate as enshrined in the NIMASA Act and other enabling instruments.
 
NIMASA said all handing and taking over processes have since been concluded and the directors settled in their new postings.
The agency  in a statement signed by the Deputy Director/Head Public Relation, Hajia Lami Tumaka stated that deployment exercise has Mr. Ibrahim Jibril as the Director of Administration and Personnel Services department. 
 
” Mr. Felix Bob Nabena is Director of SERVICOM, Mr Olayemi Abass takes over as the Head of Financial Services department, Mr. Suleman Abdulsalam is the Ag. Legal Adviser, Mr. Mohammed Sani is the Head of Procurement department while Hassan el-Yakub is Head of Cabotage Department.
“Similarly, Hajia Lami Tumaka is now the Deputy Director/Head of Public Relations, Aisha Musa has been redeployed to Head the Western Zone, Mr. Isichei Osamgbi is Deputy Director, Maritime Guard Command, Mr. Dele Ejekuko is in charge of Zones in the DG’s Office and Mr. Eric Orji is the Acting Registrar of Ships,” Tumaka noted in the statement.
The statement further explained that Mr. Jibril who until this posting was the Director of Planning Research and Data Management Services department is an astute administrator of over 30 years cognate experience in the Transport and Logistics sector.
” He was at various times head of Human Resources, Public Relations and Maritime Capacity Building Units of the Agency. Mr Jibril holds a diploma in Aircraft Engineering in 1982, a degree in Public Administration and a masters degree in International Law and Diplomacy. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and the Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM).
“A 1994 graduate of Business Administration, Mr. Bob Nabena also holds an MBA in Management and was until his deployment to SERVICOM the Director of Administration and Personnel Services after having served as the Special Assistant to the former DG of NIMASA, Dr. Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi for four years.
“The new Head of the Financial Services Department, Mr. Olayemi Abass is a 1988 HND holder in Accounting with an M.Sc in Contemporary Accounting from the Leeds Metropolitan University. He is also a member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria. He has held several positions in the Agency including Deputy Director Finance, Coordinator of the Eastern Zonal Office of NIMASA and more recently was in charge of Zonal Coordination in the DG’s Office.
“Mr. Abdulsalam, a Deputy Director, until his posting as the Ag. Legal Adviser to the Agency was the Registrar of Ships. A 1986 graduate of Law, the new Legal Adviser also holds a Masters degree in Law and has previously worked in various capacities in the Legal Unit and Planning Research and Data Management Services department.
“Mr. Mohammed Sani whose current posting is Head of the Procurement department is a Deputy Director whose service to the Agency cuts across many areas. The 1981 graduate of Sociology who also holds a Masters in Public Administration is the immediate past head of SERVICOM. He was previously the Head of Zonal Coordination in the DG’s Office as well as Coordinator, Eastern Zone.
“Mr. el-Yakub is a 1981 HND graduate who also holds a masters degree in Transport Technology. He has previously worked in Shipping Development, Cabotage and Western Zonal Office as a Deputy Director.
“Hajia Lami Tumaka, the current head of Public Relations has served in this capacity in two previous occasions. A 1979 graduate of English, Hajia Tumaka also holds a diploma in Public Relations and an MBA in Business Management. The Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (FNIPR) brings to bear on this assignment, about three decades cognate experience in journalism, public relations and management. She has previously worked in the Planning, Research and Data Management Services and Administration and Personnel Services departments of the Agency with her most recent posting being Deputy Director Maritime Guard Command.
“Mrs. Aisha Musa returns to a familiar turf as Coordinator of the Western Zone having served in that capacity previously. A 1982 graduate of Law, Mrs. Musa had also served as the Registrar of Ships and Deputy Director Legal in the DG’s office.
“The immediate past Head of Public Relations, Mr. isichei Osamgbi is a 1992 graduate of English who also hold a masters degree in International Law and Diplomacy. Mr. Osamgbi who is now Deputy Director Maritime Guard Command had earlier served as Coordinator of the Abuja Liaison Office and has about twenty years previous experience in journalism and the Oil and Gas sector.
“Mrs. Uruakpa who until her deployment as Deputy Director Maritime Labour Services was the Ag. Legal Adviser, is a 1985 graduate of Law and also hold a Masters in Public Administration.
“Mr. Eric Orji, the Acting Registrar of Ships was until this new posting, an Assistant Director in the Ship Registry. A 1986 Law graduate with masters in International Maritime Law, Mr. Orji had previously served in Shipping Development department,” the statement noted.
 
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NIMASA Makes Dockworkers Registration Compulsory

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October 26, 2024

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The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has advised International Oil Companies, terminal and jetty operators, and all other companies involved in stevedoring in the country to refrain from engaging unregistered dockworkers.

The information was contained in a statement made available to Biztellers by the Head, Public Relations, NIMASA, Osagie Edward.

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According to the statement, all stakeholders, including dock labour employers and stevedoring companies, are encouraged to apply for new operating licenses or renew expired ones within a 30-day moratorium period.

“This requirement,” it added, “is stipulated by the NIMASA Act of 2007 and outlined in the NIMASA Stevedoring Regulations of 2014, which mandates strict compliance from all maritime operators.”

Osagie cited the Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola as laying emphasis on the need for stakeholders to comply with extant laws and regulations.

Dr Mobereola said, “No terminal or company shall continue to engage the services of unregistered dockworkers for cargo handling at their work locations.

“This move is part of our broader effort to ensure safe and regulated operations within Nigeria’s maritime industry. Compliance with these regulations will enhance our ability to maintain an up-to-date database of dockworkers operating in the country. It also improves our planning processes, as we are committed to developing their capacity to meet globally accepted standards for dockworkers in Nigeria. We intend to enforce full compliance after the moratorium period.”

It was gathered that the NIMASA Act, 2007, Part IX, Section 27, addressed the registration of Dockworkers with focus on Maritime Labour.

“It ensures the Registration, Regulation, and control of Maritime Labour, including dockworkers. The Act assigns the Agency the responsibility of maintaining standards in accordance with international best practices,” Osagie added.

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Maritime Diplomacy: Nigeria Seeks Election Into IMO Council

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Nigeria has expressed a strong desire to seek election into Category “C” of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council.

The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the disclosure at the 2024 World Maritime Day parallel event in Barcelona, Spain.

Oyetola noted that Nigeria has put in place the basic needs for the development of her maritime industry in line with recognized global best practices.

In his words, “our active participation in upholding key conventions, such as the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, reflects our dedication to ensuring the safety of international shipping.

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There have been no incidents of piracy in the last three years, as confirmed by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). By deploying resources to provide maritime security assets, Nigeria has solidified its role as a key guardian of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

Nigeria remains a valuable source of manpower for the industry. I therefore urge our partners to explore this potential and assist where possible in the best interest of all. Our Maritime Academy has adequate resources and facilities to support this development.

“I am pleased to announce Nigeria’s resolve to seek a Category “C” membership on the Council.

On his part, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, assured that no stone will be left unturned to ensure success in the quest for IMO Category C membership at the next elections.

According to him, “We at NIMASA have met with the IMO technical team and have commenced work on all identified grey areas so that Nigeria can address the gaps identified during the last audit by the IMO.

”We have also commenced the process of effective communication with other member states using the IMO GSIS platform, among others. While we at NIMASA focus on the technical aspects of the preparations, our supervising Ministry will provide the political will to guide Nigeria back to the Council at the IMO.”

Oyetola, who held engagement sessions with the IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez and other diplomats, was accompanied on the working tour by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olufemi Oloruntola; the Director General of the NIMASA; the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho; the Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji; and the Director of Maritime Safety and Security Services, Mr. Babatunde Bombata.

This year’s parallel event with the theme: Navigating the Future: Safety First, brought together international maritime leaders and experts to discuss future challenges and opportunities, with the aim of ensuring that safety is prioritized in the day-to-day operations of the global maritime sector.

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Why PPP Is Necessity For Nigeria’s Maritime Infrastructural Dev’t – Mobereola 

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The adoption of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model is essential for the infrastructural development of Nigeria’s maritime sector.

This is the view of the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola.

The DG, shared his views while hosting the Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh.

He emphasized the importance of the Commission’s increased involvement in attracting private investors to develop infrastructural capacity in Nigeria’s maritime sector.

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Dr. Mobereola said, “We appreciate the Management of the ICRC for being responsive. However, you know that the maritime sector is capital intensive and government funds cannot solely put in place the required infrastructure. We need the ICRC to develop PPP based business models that will be attractive to the private sector both from within and outside the country.

“There is the need to streamline processes by the use of technology, as we will continue to count on the support of ICRC to help drive the Agency’s PPP projects for effective and efficient service delivery to our stakeholders”.

Lending support to Dr. Mobereola’s views, Dr. Ewalefoh, underscored the significance of the maritime sector to Nigeria’s economy.

He noted that the PPP model would facilitate increased funding and expertise from the private sector, thereby accelerating the growth and development of the Nigerian maritime sector. Additionally, he stated that the ICRC is prepared to engage with the Agency on its projects and ensure timely execution.

“There is no time to waste; our country needs lots of funding for infrastructure and we need to create an enabling environment for activities to thrive. First, is service delivery, not revenue generation, and people will be willing to pay if they get the right services”, the ICRC boss noted.

The PPP model has proven to be the most viable approach worldwide for driving government policies that promote development and economic growth.

Biztellers reports that as a regulatory agency and Nigeria’s Maritime Administrator, the NIMASA has consistently embraced collaboration and partnership through the PPP initiative to ensure the growth and development of the maritime sector.

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