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The Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Deep Services Limited, Mrs. Rollens Macfoy, has urged Nigerians, particularly professionals and industry stakeholders to embrace 2026 with renewed focus, resilience and a strong commitment to personal wellness and excellence at the workplace.
In her New Year message issued on January 1, 2026, Macfoy expressed gratitude to God for the privilege of witnessing another year, describing the new season as an opportunity to shed doubts, fears and anxieties of the past, while pursuing growth with clarity and purpose.
Macfoy, who is also the Vice President (Anglophone), African Women in Maritime, WIMAFRICA, encouraged friends, colleagues, business associates and partners to approach the year with optimism and determination, noting that 2026 presents a fresh window for innovation, improved productivity and positive impact.
According to her, the new year should inspire individuals to refine their ideas, sharpen their focus and strengthen their vision in order to achieve success across personal and professional pursuits.
Macfoy, however, stressed that while hard work and excellence remain essential, mental wellness and good health must take precedence, warning that no achievement or asset can replace personal well-being.
“Without you, there will be nothing – not assets or liabilities, not accolades, not hard work,” she stated.
Using a vivid maritime analogy, the Ocean Deep Services CEO likened individuals to the engine and anchor system of a vessel, explaining that just as a ship’s stability depends on its core components, families, organisations and communities rely on the strength and well-being of the individuals within them.
She went further to encourage maritime industry stakeholders, especially seafarers to realise that they are the engine that keeps the world working optimally; adding “you are the windlass that contains the chain locker which holds the shackles, from where the anchor chain/ cable proceeds. So, take care of yourself. Stay strong, firm and walk tall in good health. There will still be many more years.”
