Nigerian Shippers' Council: Akutah Ukeyima Assumes Duty At Council's Headquarters

Nigerian Shippers' Council: Akutah Ukeyima  Assumes Duty At Council's Headquarters 

Management staff of Nigerian Shippers' Council with Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers' Council

... "Sometimes we don't appreciate knowledge but moving forward, we will reward hard work."  Ukeyima 

By: Bisi Akingbade 

The newly appointed  Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers' Council, NSC, Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima has assumed duty at the Council's Headquarters in Lagos. 

The ES/CEO who was received by Management and staff, conveyed his intention to hit the ground running. 

According to the press release made available  to journalists and signed by th the Deputy Director, Public Relations, NSC, Rakiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju, stated that Ukeyima 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.

He said Shippers’ Council is 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.

Ms. Ifeoma Ezedinma, Director, Regulatory Service, Nigerian Shippers' Council welcoming Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers' Council

He noted  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 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 the warm reception.