Maritime Administration Agency Redeploys 56 High-ranking Employees In Major Shake-up

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) director general has redeployed 56 of its management staff in a major shake-up.

The agency stated that the strategic redeployment was part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery in line with its core mandate.

According to Osagie Edward, NIMASA’s deputy director of Public Relations and spokesman, the agency’s director general, Dr Dayo Mobereola, said the exercise was aimed at  strengthening  inter-departmental collaboration and injecting new energy into the system to improve performance across the maritime sector. fu

He explained that Hajia Moji Jimoh had become director of Administration and Human Resources; Aishatu Jidda is director of Planning, Research, and Data Management Services; . Heaky Dimowo is director of Legal Services/Board Secretary; Isichei Osamgbi is director of SERVICOM; and Mrs Olubusola Obasanjo-Akande is director of the 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 use their experience and work collectively to achieve the Agency’s strategic objectives.

He emphasised that the redeployment reflected deliberate efforts to rejig operations, foster synergy among departments, and drive sustainable maritime development in Nigeria. The exercise affected 56 management staff.