Jamoh bows out as NIMASA DG, hands over to Offodile

THE outgoing Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has handed over the affairs of the agency to the  Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chudi Offodile.

This is coming on the heels of the expiration of Jamoh’s tenure on March 10, 2024.

In a statement signed by NIMASA spokesman, Edward Osagie, the outgoing NIMASA DG expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for giving him the opportunity to serve in the capacity and urged the next leadership of the agency to consolidate on the gains of the past four years.

“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 said.

He used the opportunity to thank the staff of the agency for the cooperation the enjoyed and their professionalism in assisting the agency in the realisation of its mandate and 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.

“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 and Administration, four years ago. The industry will continue to call on you for your expertise,”.