The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic redeployment of its management staff as part of ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, enhance collaboration, and strengthen service delivery across its operations.
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Speaking on the development, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, explained that the move is designed to reinvigorate the Agency’s workforce, promote inter-departmental synergy, and ensure better alignment with its mandate of advancing Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Under the new structure, Hajia Moji Jimoh has been appointed 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, 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, appointed Special Adviser (Technical) to the Director General.
Dr. Mobereola urged the newly redeployed directors to bring their wealth of experience and commitment to bear in their new roles, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and innovation in achieving NIMASA’s strategic goals.
He noted that the exercise was part of a broader effort to restructure operations, build stronger departmental synergy, and drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s maritime industry.
In total, 56 management staff were affected by the redeployment exercise.
