SGF, Oyetola Hail Shippers’ Council CEO For Achievements In Marine Sector
The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah, has received the commendation of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, for his outstanding performance since he assumed office.
The SGF and the minister gave the credit at the reception organised for Akutah by Benue Professionals in Lagos.
The SGF, represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr Chris Takar, said the NSC CEO assumed the role with the vision of changing the narrative in the shipping industry.
He said the NSC boss is a visionary leader who has aligned with the administration’s mandate to generate revenues from the marine economy.
Akume said Akutah “Carries his responsibilities with brilliance, excellence, humility and the zeal to serve, which are rare qualities in men. If we look from where he took off to where he has come, we will recall the milestones he has reached, and every one of them is laudable.
“It is good that in the midst of greatness, in the midst of mighty men, he is a shining star. Let this just be the beginning of celebrations, because I believe you still have a lot to offer this nation; milestones to go in your community and personal lives.”
Similarly, the Minister of Marine Economy, Oyetola, described Akutah as a competent expert that President Bola Tinubu has appointed to execute the mandate of the Marine and Blue Economy.
The Minister was represented on the occasion by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Charles Akinola.
The minister said, “Although it is less than a year since he assumed office as Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council, the council under his watch is making impressive and steady progress that is highly commendable.
“NSC plays a major part in the renewed hope agenda, being the economic regulator in the maritime sector, and has been mandated to ensure that the quality, quantity and cost of service in the entire sector is moderated and standardised in line with global best practice.”
Oyetola said the recent signing of the joint agreement on minimum conditions of service for labour in the Nigerian shipping industry would have failed without the role of the NSC CEO.
He added, “The agreement is a testament to what we have achieved through mutual respect and collaborative effort, of which yours is one of the most highly noted. With trusted and dependable allies like yourself, the journey towards building a more united maritime sector is better for all of us as stakeholders.
“I am confident that as the ES/CEO of NSC, not only will he continue to build on the foundation laid by his predecessors, but he also has a great opportunity to cement the legacy of his achievements at the helm.”
SGF, Oyetola Hail Shippers’ Council CEO For Achievements In Marine Sector is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
