Ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s Daughter, Mrs. Olubusola Obasanjo-Akande.
KOREDE DAMIFOGO
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has redeployed ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s daughter, Mrs. Olubusola Obasanjo-Akande as Director, Western Zone.
Also redeployed are 55 other management staff in a major shake-up.
In a press statement, the Deputy Director of Public Relations, NIMASA, Osagie Edward, said the strategic redeployment was part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery in line with its core mandate.
According to NIMASA’s Spokesman, the agency’s Director-General said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-departmental collaboration and inject new energy into the system to further improve performance across the maritime sector.
He explained that under the new structure, Hajia Moji Jimoh becomes Director, Administration and Human Resources; Aishatu Jidda, Director, Planning, Research and Data Management Services; Barr. Heaky Dimowo, Director, Legal Services/Board Secretary; Isichei Osamgbi, Director, SERVICOM; and Mrs. Olubusola Obasanjo-Akande, Director, Western Zone.
Others include Engr. Christopher Amakulo as Director, Special Duties; Ms. Gloria Anyasodo, Director, Cabotage Services; Salihu Abdullahi Yelwa, Director, Shipping Development; Mrs. Nneka Obianyor, Director, Reforms Coordination and Blue Economy; Umar Ibrahim Sidi, Director, Maritime Labour Services; Dr. Oma Ofodile, Director, Marine Environment Management; Mr. Buba Umar, Director, Abuja Zonal Office and Ahmed Shittien as Special Adviser Technical to the DG
Dr. Mobereola urged the redeployed Directors to bring their experience to bear and work collectively toward achieving the Agency’s strategic objectives.
He emphasized that the redeployment reflects deliberate efforts to rejig operations, foster synergy among departments, and drive sustainable maritime development in Nigeria. A total of 56 management staff were affected in the exercise.