President Bola Tinubu has recently approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). This decision follows the conclusion of Mr. Bashir Jamoh's tenure, and Dr. Mobereola's mandate includes upholding world-leading standards in various maritime aspects.
- Educational Background: Dr. Mobereola attended St. Patrick’s Grammar School in Ibadan and holds an MSc and Ph.D. in Transport Economics from the University of Wales, UK. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport in both England and Nigeria.
- Work Experience: With a diverse career, Dr. Mobereola worked at WS Atkins Watkins in the UK, held leadership roles in Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), served as Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, and had positions at AFM Consulting Plc, London, and British Petroleum Shipping Limited, London.
- Expertise: Dr. Mobereola's expertise spans Transportation, Business strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Operations Management, Consulting, Negotiation, and Project Planning, acquired through his extensive work experience.
- Educational Exposure: His studies exposed him to Social Development and Welfare, Maritime Safety and Security Management, and Maritime Piracy and Transnational Criminal Activities.
- Alignment with Policies: Dr. Mobereola's assignment aligns with the policies and programs outlined for the sector, guided by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola.
- NIMASA Formation: NIMASA was formed on August 1, 2006, through the merger of the National Maritime Authority and the Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council, previously parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Transport.
