President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in parastatals and agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in line with the recommendations of the Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the president appointed Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji as Managing Director / CEO, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima as Executive Secretary / CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC).
He said President Tinubu tasked the new appointees to faithfully implement the policies and programmes of the Minister in pursuit of the expeditious and efficient attainment of bolstered revenues and investments as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda’s Blue Economy strategy.
“Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji is a graduate of Banking and Finance and holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Business Administration.
“He is an Economist with industry experience of more than 28 years before he entered the public service. In the public service, he first reversed the downward trajectory of the Osun State Investment Company Limited before serving as the Osun State Commissioner of Finance for eight years.
“Mr. Akutah Ukeyima is a graduate of Law and holds a Master’s degree in Public International Law from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
“He most recently served as the Head of the Central Authority Unit, International Cooperation in Criminal Matters, Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation,” the statement added.