Joyce Mmereole Okoli
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
Dr. Mobereola, a distinguished professional, will serve a renewable term of four years. With a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Transport Economics from the University of Wales, UK, Dr. Mobereola brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role.
A fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport in both England and Nigeria, he previously served as the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) from 2003 to 2015. Additionally, he held the position of Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State from 2015 to 2016.
Dr. Mobereola’s extensive experience extends into the private sector, where he served as Deputy Managing Director and Project Development Director at AFM Consulting Plc, London. He also worked as a Senior Economist at British Petroleum Shipping Limited, London.
The appointment follows the conclusion of Mr. Bashir Jamoh’s tenure as the previous Director-General of NIMASA. President Tinubu, through a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), expressed confidence in Dr. Mobereola’s ability to bring his vast experience to bear in advancing NIMASA’s mission.
The President expects him to uphold world-leading standards in maritime safety administration, maritime labour regulation, marine pollution prevention and control, search and rescue, cabotage enforcement, shipping development, and ship registration.
This move aligns with the policies and programs of the Renewed Hope Agenda for the sector, guided by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
The appointment is poised to usher in a new era of strategic leadership and advancement for NIMASA under Dr. Dayo Mobereola’s stewardship.