In a major move to boost employee productivity and motivate its workforce, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) elevates no fewer than 234 staff members, including Osagie Edward its image maker while urging ships operating on Nigerian waters to comply with MARPOL provisions
The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of nine Deputy Directors to Directors.
It also approved the promotion of 30 Assistant Directors to Deputy Directors, 35 Chiefs to Assistant Directors and ratified the promotion of 169 other staff members from one grade level to the next grade level.
The newly appointed Directors include the Coordinator, Abuja Liaison Office, Mrs. Moji Jimoh; Director Internal Audit, Dr. Odunayo Ani; Special Adviser to the Director-General, Mrs. Nneka Obianyor; Director of Procurement, Mrs. Biodun Fatade; Dr. Oma Ofodile; Ms. Gloria Anyasodo; Mr. Abdulahi Yelwa; Umar Buba and Mr. Umar Ibrahim Sidi.
Also promoted are the agency’s Head of Public Relations, Mr. Osagie Edward, who earned his elevation to Deputy Director due to his dedication and professionalism in driving the vision and mission of NIMASA beyond the mundane since assuming the role.
While congratulating the newly promoted officers, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, reaffirmed Management’s commitment to staff welfare and a transparent, merit-based career progression system.
He charged the beneficiaries to rededicate themselves to excellence in service delivery, stressing that they should see their elevation as a motivation for higher performance.
“Our administration is committed to improved staff welfare. This promotion exercise is strictly merit-based, and we expect staff to reciprocate by rededicating themselves to higher productivity.
“We will continue to prioritize staff welfare, while counting on your commitment to the ideals of the Agency in helping Management actualize its mandate,” Mobereola stated.
In another development, the agency has charged all ships operating within Nigerian waters to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI. MARPOL Annex VI, which Nigeria has domesticated under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007 (MSA, 2007), specifically addresses the prevention of air pollution from ships.
Mobereola reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s marine environment, stressing that full compliance with MARPOL Annex VI remains non-negotiable for all vessels, as Nigeria continues to align its maritime operations with global best practices in safety, security, and environmental protection.
“In line with our statutory mandate under the NIMASA Act 2007 and the Merchant Shipping Act 2007, we have issued a Marine Notice to guide shipowners, charterers, and shipping companies on their obligations.
“While we encourage shipping businesses in Nigeria, we remain committed to ensuring that international standards are not compromised,” Dr. Mobereola stated.
NIMASA will continue to intensify monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, while also collaborating with industry stakeholders, to ensure full compliance with international environmental obligations in Nigerian waters.
