DG NIMASA – Shipping World News Magazine

Apr252023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

NIMASA HOLDS THE UMBILICAL CORD TO THE PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME…Jamoh

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA , Dr Bashir Jamoh ,has said in Lagos that he is surprised that the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, and NIMASA are not one and the same Agency, given the history of its formation. " I was involved during the formative years of the PAP in 2001and can say with the benefit of hindsight that the initial plan was to have both agencies integrated . It is either NIMASA was supposed to be part of the PAP or the PAP a part of NIMASA", Jamoh revealed in Lagos on Tuesday when he hosted the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Gen Barry Ndiomu retd. Jamoh who extolled the sterling leadership qualities of the PAP helmsman , Gen Barry Ndiomu described the visit as a wake up call on the need for ...

Feb82023 by Asu BeksNo Comments

NIGERIA HOLDS THE ACE TO AFRICA’S BLUE ECONOMY…Korean Envoy

Maritime, News Feature

NIMASA desires improved partnership with Republic of Korea- Jamoh. (more…)

Nov92021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Dr Bashir Jamoh Dedicates Award to Nigeria’s BLUE ECONOMY

Maritime, Press Release

I DEDICATE THIS AWARD TO NIGERIA's BLUE ECONOMY....Bashir Jamoh's Acceptance Speech at the Zik Prize for Leadership. I am truly honored Honoured to be in the Class of Recipients of the Prestigious Zik Prize in Leadership for Public Policy I grew up hearing and watching the great Zik of Africa on TV. Back in those days in school, we were taught about Zik as one of our founding fathers. I could never have imagined that I will be receiving this recognition in his name. To be in this class is very humbling. So, let me thank the organizers of this award; the trustees of the PPRAC, and those who nominated me for this honour. Also, I want to especially appreciate Mr. President, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari for giving me the opportunity by appointing me as the Director-General of the N...

Nov12021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

200 CADETS SET SAIL AS AMAECHI FLAGS OFF NIMASA’s NSDP-3

Maritime, Press Release

…We will Sign Bilateral Agreements on CoC Recognition – Jamoh Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has flagged off the third phase of the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP). During the flag-off ceremony organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in Lagos, Amaechi urged the 200 NSDP-3 cadets to be of good behaviour and represent Nigeria well while commending the resilience of NIMASA in ensuring the success and expansion of the programme since its commencement in 2009. “The doggedness of NIMASA in ensuring the success of this programme is commendable, but I would like the Agency to include is more local training institutions that meet the standard required for the training,” Amaechi said. To the cadets, t...

Nov42020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

JAMOH RAISES HOPE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL FLEET

Breaking News

Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to the establishment of a strong and sustainable national fleet, saying the desire for a Nigerian National shipping line is still on course. Jamoh stated this in Lagos while receiving members of the National Fleet Implementation Committee who paid him a courtesy visit at the Agency’s headquarters. He told the team led by the committee chairman and Executive Secretary, Nigeria Shippers’ Council, Barr. Hassan Bello, that the need for a national carrier cannot be overemphasised owing to the enormous economic benefits it offers. According to him, “There is no better time to have a national carrier and develop the maritime industry than now when the ...

Oct132020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Bashir Jamoh APPOINTED CHAIRMAN CELTRAS, UNIPORT

Breaking News, News Feature

Bashir Jamoh The University of Port Harcourt has announced the appointment of the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the institution’s Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies. A letter signed by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Stephen Okodudu, said Dr. Jamoh was chosen by virtue of his position as Director-General of NIMASA, stressing that his appointment “is an eloquent testimony to your outstanding contributions to national development.” Dr. Jamoh, an alumnus of the university, was requested to assume office as the new Chairman of the 10 member Governing Board of the Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies, University of Port Harcourt. The Board would b...

Oct132020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Breaking News: Bashir Jamoh to Chair Ijaw Media Forum Town Hall Meeting.

Breaking News

Bashir jamoh Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh, has accepted to Chair the Izon Media Forum Town Hall Lecture with the theme BAYELSA, BEYOND OIL. The event slated for November 19, 2020 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State has the immediate past Director General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dakuku Peterside as the Guest Lecturer. Other Speakers scheduled to speak at the event include Dr Koripamo Timiebi Agary, Arch Amagbe Kentebe, Prof Backlays Ayakoroma, Chief David Alagoa, Admiral Goddy Ayankpele among others.

Oct112020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Jamoh congratulates Douye Diri on Appeal Court Victory

Breaking News

DG of the NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh(Left) with Executive Governor of Bayelsa State Sen Douye Diri (right) The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency,NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh has congratulated Sen Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, on his recent victory at the Court of Appeal on his election as Governor of Bayelsa State. Dr Bashir Jamoh took to his Twitter handle to congratulate the one Nigerians call the 'Miracle Governor'. In the tweet at 9.05 am on Sunday, Oct 11, Jamoh said "A shoutout to my brother, friend and ally, His Excellency @govdouyediri. Congrats on your recent appeal court victory. Looking forward to strengthening the nautical bonds between @nimasaofficial and BayelsaStateGov to advance Nigeria's maritime sector. Bayelsa ...

Sep82020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

BAYELSA STATE IN CRITICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH NIMASA

Breaking News, Maritime

Gov Douye Diri receives a souvenir from Dr Jamoh Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, says the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is key in efforts to wean Nigeria from its dependence on crude oil, stressing that the most enduring wealth of the country is in maritime. Diri stated this on Monday in Lagos, when he paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of NIMASA. He said the country’s future depended on the successful harnessing of the enormous resources in its marine environment. Diri appealed to NIMASA to increase its presence in Bayelsa State, especially in the area of domain awareness, to ensure security in the state’s maritime environment and build confidence in investments in the state’s huge maritime potential. The governor, ...

Aug212020 by Asu BeksNo Comments

OLAMIDE ODUNSANYA, NIMASA’S HEAD OF AUDIT, OTHERS PROMOTED.

Breaking News, Maritime

The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of 595 staff, including nine Directors. The promotions were approved the inaugural meeting of the Board in Lagos . A statement by the newly promoted Deputy Director of Corporate Communications, Chief Philip Kyanet, explained that 9 deputy directors were elevated to substantive directors while 45 Assistant Directors were promoted to Deputy Directors, and 71 Grade Level 14 officers were promoted to Assistant Directors. Those promoted to Directors include the Agency's Head, ISPS Unit, Jidda Aishatu; Head, Marine Accident Investigation Unit, Egbuche Rita; Head, Eastern Zone, Audu Sani; and Head, Internal Audit, Olamide Odusanya. Others are Head, HSE Unit, Dr. Anselm...