The outgoing Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh, on Monday, handed over the affairs of the agency to Hon. Chudi Offodile, the Executive Director (Finance and Administration). This is coming on the heels of the expiration of Jamoh’s tenure on the same day.
During the handover ceremony at NIMASA Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos, Jamoh expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for giving him the opportunity to serve, and urged NIMASA’s next leadership to consolidate on the gains of the past four years.
“I wish to express gratitude to Almighty Allah and the Federal Government for the privilege given me to serve Nigeria in this capacity, as I count myself a privileged Nigerian to have occupied this position, while also contributing my quota to the Nigerian maritime sector.
“Let me also use this opportunity to assure the staff of the Agency that wherever I am, I will still remain a part of this family; a place I have spent the active 30 years of my life”, Jamoh said.
He also used the opportunity to thank agency’s staff for the cooperation enjoyed and their professionalism in assisting it in the realisation of its mandate. He also enjoined them to keep up the good work and cooperate with the new leadership of the agency.
Offodile, who represented Awka North/South between 1999 and 2003 in the lower chamber of the National Assembly, thanked Jamoh for bringing his wealth of experience to the sector, while also stating that the expertise of the outgoing DG will continue to be required in the industry.
“I want to express my gratitude to the outgoing DG for being a guide to me upon assumption of office as the Executive Director, Finance & Administration, four years ago. The industry will continue to call on you for your expertise”, the acting DG said.
