The Executive Secretary /CEO, of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima has assumed duty at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos.
The ES/CEO, who was received by the Management and Staff, conveyed his intention to hit the ground running. He assured all of his readiness to work as a team for the realization of the Councils mandate within the context of the of Marine and Blue Economy.
Ukeyima said Shippers Council is integral to the success of the agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and the Blue Economy, Mr. 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 dependence on oil 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 the Council’s staff are highly knowledgeable, experienced and also equal to the task ahead. He pledged to be a servant leader and promised that his tenure will reward hard work and commitment.
His words, ‘’sometimes we don’t appreciate knowledge, but moving forward we will reward hard work’’. He thanked the management and staff of the Council for their warm reception.
