The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh has dedicated the award of the Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) conferred on his last week by President Muhammadu Buhari to all maritime industry stakeholders who, he said, have worked tirelessly to ensure that the industry serves its purpose.
At a reception in his honor, Jamoh said: “I want to dedicate this award to the industry stakeholders, with whom we have been working tirelessly to ensure that we try to improve on the wellbeing of the industry.
“I also dedicate this award to the joint industry, the international community and to say that we’ll continue to work hard, tirelessly to ensure that our own maritime waterways is safe and secure”.
He thanked the Minister of Transportation, Muazu Jaji Sambo, who surprised him by attending the event, the NIMASA governing board, and the executive management and staff of the agency for their commitment to delivering the dividends of the maritime sector to Nigeria, while pledging to work even harder.
Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr Bashir Jamoh at the reception
“I will like to thank My Honorable Minister of Transportation in particular and all others who joined to celebrate with me and my family today. I want to assure you that the journey has just begun. Whatever I’m doing that made individuals and the country to recognise me, I will have to redouble my efforts”, he said.
Congratulating the DG, Sambo said that Jamoh was deserving of the award and more, citing his dedication to improving the maritime industry and the blue economy through his work at NIMASA, especially the Deep Blue project and other efforts to protect the country’s maritime environment.
Former NIMASA DG, Dr Ade Dosunmu, who was also chairman of the reception, commended Jamoh for his hardwork and tenacity, adding that he was well deserving of the award.
Senate Minority Whip, Senator Danjuma Lar said that Jamoh has made Kaduna State and its people proud.
