All sectors must be efficient, effective for Nigeria’s full economic potential – NIWA MD

For Nigeria to attain her full economic potential, all sectors, including the Inland Waterway, must be primed to support efficient and effective surface delivery, says the newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Inland WaterWay Authority (NIWA) Mr. Munirudeen Oyebamiji.

Oyebamiji disclosed this on Monday when he resumed office at NIWA Headquarters in Lokoja.

He noted that in the coming days, he shall unveil all his programs and activities, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s charge and the mandate of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economies, with the thematics spelt out effectively.

“NIWA can be performance-driven with your support. Especially, these two values will be my guiding principle as a servant in this position.

“Dear colleagues, you agree with me that as Nigerians, we need to approach our national challenges with a renewed resolve.

“We just must begin to do things differently if we hope to achieve different results.

“I, therefore bring to you a campaign of renewed hope that things can be better, and that things indeed will get better with our combined efforts. As an agency, our mission is clear, and our objectives are achievable.

“He therefore pleaded for the cooperation, dedication, and doggedness of the staff.

“As we approach the task before us, let us delete every line of division in our daily activities. It is time for all hands to be on deck. We cannot afford to fail, and we will not, by the special grace of God.

According to him, “I am an advocate of an open door policy where everyone matters, I will solicit for your cooperation, I will welcome suggestions from every individual member of staff in as much as they were aimed at moving NIWA forward to the next level.”

The former finance Commissioner in the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State said he expected members of staff to start thinking of doing things differently if they want to get different results.

“You cannot be doing the same thing over and over and expect different results, we must begin to think of doing things differently. My life has been marked by discipline and accountability. I was thrown into a very competitive sector early in my career. The banking sector does not support mediocrity in any form.

“Your performance determines your placement and benefits. I have the uncommon privilege to learn and practice classical banking under the duress of the industry in the marine sector, among others”.

Oyebamiji said that NIWA can be performance-driven with support from members of staff and this he said will be his guiding principle as he begins the task of moving it to the next level.

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