Tinubu appoints Munirudeen Oyebamiji as NIWA MD, Ukeyima for Shippers Council

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji as Managing Director / CEO, of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).

 

Also appointed to boost the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is Akutah Pius Ukeyima as Executive Secretary / CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC).

 

A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s media aide noted that the new appointments were in line with the recommendations of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.

The statement equally noted that Oyebamiji is a graduate of Banking and Finance and 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. In the public service, he first reversed the downward trajectory of the Osun State Investment Company Limited before serving as the Osun State Commissioner of Finance for eight years.

 

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.

 

The statement quoted the President as tasking the new appointees to faithfully implement the policies and programmes of the Minister “in pursuit of the expeditious and efficient attainment of bolstered revenues and investments as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda’s Blue Economy strategy”

Lawal AbdulSalam Olawale

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