A change of batten has taken place at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), as Dr. Bashir Jamoh, on Monday, handed over the affairs of the agency to the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chudi Offodile.
The handover followed the expiration of Jamoh’s tenure on March 10, 2024.
During the handing over ceremony at NIMASA Towers on Victoria Island, Lagos, Jamoh expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for giving him the opportunity to serve in the capacity as Director General, urging the next leadership of the agency to consolidate on the gains of the past four years.
Jamoh said: “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 added. He also used the opportunity to thank staff of the Agency for the cooperation enjoyed and their professionalism in assisting the Agency in the realization of its mandate. He enjoined them to keep up the good work and cooperate with the new leadership of the agency.
On his part, Offodile 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.
He said: “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.
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