Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, the new Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has assumed duty at the Council’s Headquarters in Lagos.
Rakiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju, Deputy Director, NSC’s Public Relations Unit made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, October 1, 2023.
Dhikru-Yagboyaju said the ES/CEO who was received by management and staff, immediately conveyed his intention to hit the ground
running.
Ukeyima assured all of his readiness to work as a team for the realization of the Council’s mandate within the context of Marine and Blue Economy.
The ES/CEO said Shippers’ Council is integral to the success of the agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola.
The NSC Boss said, “Over the years, the nation has been mulling the diversification of the economy from oil dependency to other revenue generating sectors”. This he said, is the first time the Federal
Government has taken a bold and pragmatic step by creating the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
According to him, with the creation of the new Ministry, the Council’s mandate becomes a lot more robust.
He pointed out that there is a lot of work to be done, noting that Council’s staffs are highly knowledgeable, experienced, and also equal to the task ahead.
While pledging to be a servant leader, he promised that his tenure will reward hard work and commitment. His words, “Sometimes we don’t
appreciate knowledge but moving forward, we will reward hard work.”
He thanked the Management and staff of the Council for the warm reception.
By Ajibola Adedoye