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Feb242025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Sanwo-Olu, Diri, Others To Headline MIMA 2025 Awards _Akutah to clinch 2024 Maritime Man of the Year_

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Governor Douye Diri, are among eminent Nigerians that will be celebrated for their sterling contributions in the maritime sector at the 2025 Maritime Industry Merit Awards (MIMA). Sanwo-Olu will be honoured as the Most Outstanding Governor (Maritime Infrastructure Development) while the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri will be celebrated as the Best Maritime Friendly Governor. In a statement released week end by Local Organising Committee, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, will be receiving the Marine and Blue Economy Pacesetter Award; while the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah,will be celebrated as the 2024 Maritim...

Feb32025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bayelsa will deliver on Agge Deep Seaport, Gov Diri assures FG team

Maritime, News Feature

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has restated his administration’s commitment towards actualising the deep seaport project at Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state. Governor Diri gave the assurance on Monday when he received the federal government’s Joint Project Steering Committee and Project Delivery Team on the Agge Deep Seaport in Government House, Yenagoa. The delegation led by the Senior Technical Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Prof. Busayo Fakinlede, presented the committee’s report and recommendations for the smooth takeoff of the project to the governor. The Bayelsa helmsman said the project was conceptualised by his predecessor’s administration and that his government reviewed it and commenced negotiations on partnership w...

Jan272025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Oyetola to Asu Beks: We will Get to the Promise Land Under my Watch

Maritime, Misc, News Feature

Right of Reply: A Case for Quality Leadership in the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy: An Open Letter to Adegboyega Oyetola Dear Elder Asu Beks, Happy New Year. Your open letter to His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola is well received and appreciated. It is heartwarming to know that you, as a renowned stakeholder in the sector, also acknowledge the accomplishments of His Excellency, not only the immediate past Governor of Osun State, but also in his current role as pioneer Minister of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. It is pertinent to address the issues you raised in your letter, which was published online and in the SUN Newspapers. As many stakeholders have affirmed, since he was appointed to steer the Ministry, Oyetola has continued to demonstrate dedication and commitmen...

Jan242025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov. Diri’s former Aide Urges NIMASA to Fast-Track Maritime Skills Acquisition Centre in Bayelsa State

Maritime, News Feature

Former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State Governor on Tourism, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo is urging the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola to speed up the development of the proposed Maritime Skills Acquisition Centre in Bayelsa State, adding that: "This facility has the potential to significantly boost blue tourism in the BRACED region." According to Dr. Kiyaramo, the centre will not only contribute to the growth of blue tourism but also promote sustainable tourism practices and create job opportunities while fostering community engagement and participation. "This aligns with NIMASA's commitment to introducing educational and skills acquisition programmes for coastal communities, as se...

Jan192025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

ASU BEKS TO OYETOLA: Compel NIMASA to disburse CVFF, deploy floating dock. By Sylvanus Ekpo.

Maritime, News Feature

Fiery rights activist and Convener of the elite Maritime Elders FORUM, Elder Asu Beks, has challenged Marine and Blue Economy Minister , Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, to compel the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, to immediately commence the disbursement of Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund. He also wants Oyetola to compel NIMASA to deploy the N50b floating dock which has been laying idle for years. In open letter to the Minister over the weekend, Asu, who is Publisher of Nigeria's flagship Maritime journal, Shipping World, said it is completely unacceptable that the current leadership at NIMASA has not offered any timeline for disbursement of the CVFF, neither has there been an official explanation as to the reasons behind the inability to put the multi billion faci...

Jan112025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Countdown to MIMA 2025 …

Maritime, News Feature

Engr Salat Braimah, Segun Oduntan, Frank Meke receive nomination letters. As the countdown to the Maritime Industry MERIT AWARDS 2025 begins, Awardees have been receiving their nomination letters The roll call of those who got their letters this week include Engr Salat Braimah, Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, who was voted the MARITIME WOMAN OF THE YEAR. Others included Prince Segun Oduntan, Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs AGENTS, who was nominated as MOST OUTSTANDING CUSTOMS BROKER, while Mr Frank Meke, a Newspaper Columnist and Radio host was voted the TOURISM JOURNALIST of the Year.

Jan52025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Most Outstanding Seaferer Award: Adeyanju Felicitates with Comrade Francis Bunu…

Maritime

Praises his sterling Leadership Traits President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju ,has felicitated with the Deputy President General of the Union, Comrade Francis Bunu, on his nomination as recipient of the Prestigious ADEWALE ADEYANJU PRIZE as Most OUTSTANDING Seaferer , 2024 by Maritime Media Ltd, organizers of the Annual Maritime Industry Merit AWARDS, MIMA. Speaking after presenting the letter of nomination to Comrade Francis Bunu in Lagos on Saturday , Comrade Adeyanju described Bunu as a tested and trusted professional who he said was worthy of the AWARD. He described the Deputy PG as a man of Integrity who he said has the capacity and leadership skills to take the Union to a higher level. He paid glowing tribute to Comrade Francis B...

Jan32025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Marine and Blue Economy: Time for Fubura, Oborevwori, Sanwo-Olu, others to join the train By Asu Beks

Maritime, News Feature

Nigeria's establishment of a full fledged Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in 2023 demonstrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to diversifying Nigeria's economy and capitalizing on the global surge in deep sea exploration. The Blue Economy is a term that refers to the sustainable use of the ocean resources to create jobs, improve lives and promote economic growth. This also includes the preservation of ocean ecosystems and health. With a coastline stretching over 850 kilometers, one of the largest in the West and Central African sub region, Nigeria 's coastline cuts across Akwa Ibom, Delta, Ondo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Ondo, Ogun and Lagos states. With the prospect of creating over 31 million jobs globally, a projected annual economy of between $3 trillion and $6 trillio...

Dec272024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Unprofessionalism as the Bane of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy. By Asu Beks.

Maritime

"Pofessionalism and Continuity as the Panacea for Sustainable Development and Growth in Nigeria's Marine and Blue Economy, " is the topic the Editorial Board of Maritime Media Ltd, Publishers of Shipping World Magazine, has chosen as its theme for its annual lecture next year. This topic is in response to concerns and recent calls for the full professionalism in the new Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. Goggle describes profession as " a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and formal qualification. It also describes a professional as " relating to belonging to a profession; engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a past time". If there is any sector in our recent political history that has suffered a high influx of " ...

Dec132024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

GOV DIRI WINS 2024 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE GOVERNOR (MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY) AWARD — Dedicates award to the people of Bayelsa State

Maritime, News Feature

The Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri has won the outstanding Performance Governor of the Year 2024 Award, in the category of Marine and Blue Economy. The award was presented to him by the Nigeria Today Magazine, a global publication for the promotion of good governance and selfless service to humanity, on Wednesday at the Shehu Musa Yara’dua Centre, Central Business District, Abuja. In his remark, Senator Diri said he was deeply honoured to receive the award on behalf of the people and government of Bayelsa State, noting that it is gratifying to see his administration's pioneering efforts in the marine sector being acknowledged. The Governor thanked organizers of the event and acknowledged that the honour will serve as a motivation to deepen his adminis...