Tinubu appoints Oyebamiji as NIWA MD, Ukeyima as Shippers Council ES

By Egena Sunday Ode

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bola Oyebamiji and Pius Ukeyima as new chief executives for National Inland Waterways (NIWA) and Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) respectively.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday said the two appointments are in line with the recommendations of the Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
The statement read: “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers in Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in line with the recommendations of the Honourable Minister, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola:
“Managing Director / CEO, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) — Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji
“Executive Secretary / CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) — Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima
“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.”