The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has carried out a major management reshuffle affecting 56 top officials, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency, inter-departmental collaboration, and service delivery across the agency.
The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who announced the redeployment, said the strategic exercise aligns with the agency’s mandate to reposition itself for improved performance in the maritime sector.
According to Dr. Mobereola, the reorganization is aimed at “injecting new energy into the system, strengthening coordination among departments, and ensuring a more dynamic approach to implementing NIMASA’s strategic objectives.”
Under the new management structure, Hajia Moji Jimoh has been appointed 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, 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, Special Adviser Technical to the Director General.
Dr. Mobereola urged the newly redeployed directors to bring their wealth of experience to bear in their respective offices, while emphasizing teamwork and innovation in driving the agency’s agenda.
“The redeployment reflects deliberate efforts to rejig operations, foster synergy among departments, and drive sustainable maritime development in Nigeria,” he said.
NIMASA’s management reshuffle marks one of the most extensive organizational exercises since Dr. Mobereola assumed office, and industry observers say it underscores his commitment to reforming the agency for greater transparency and effectiveness in maritime governance.
