Shippers' Council's New Boss Assumes Duty at Council's Headquarters In Lagos ....Expresses Readiness For Team Work

By Chinonye Anyatonwu The executive secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers 'Council (NSC)Mr.Akutah Pius Ukeyima has assumed duty at the Counci's Headquarters today in Lagos. In a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, NSC, Rakiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju said the new helmsman of the seaports economic regulatory agency who was received by the management and staff of the Council conveyed his intention to hit the ground running. He 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. Ukeyima said Shippers’ Councilis integral to the success of the agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Gboyega Oyetola on Marine and Blue Economy.

The NSC Boss said that 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 staff are highly knowledgeable, experienced, and also equal to the task ahead. He pledged to be a servant leader. He promised that his tenure will reward hardwork and commitment. His words, "Sometimes we don't appreciate knowledge but moving forward, we will reward hardwork." He thanked the Management and staff of the Council for the warm reception.