President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the selection of Dr. Dayo Mobereola to helm the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a renewable four-year term. This appointment follows the departure of Mr. Bashir Jamoh, whose tenure recently concluded.
Dr. Mobereola, a seasoned professional, holds a Ph.D. and an M.Sc in Transport Economics from the University of Wales, United Kingdom. He boasts prestigious fellowships with the Chartered Institute of Transport in England and Nigeria.
Previously, Dr. Mobereola served as the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) from 2003 to 2015 and later as the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State from 2015 to 2016. His private sector experience includes roles as Deputy Managing Director and Project Development Director at AFM Consulting Plc, London, and as a Senior Economist at British Petroleum Shipping Limited, London.
President Tinubu expects Dr. Mobereola to leverage his extensive background in his new capacity and fulfill NIMASA’s mandate. This encompasses ensuring top-notch standards in maritime safety administration, maritime labor regulation, marine pollution prevention and control, search and rescue operations, cabotage enforcement, shipping development, and ship registration. These efforts align with the policies and initiatives outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda for the sector, under the guidance of the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola.
