Nigeria Shipowners’ Association (NISA) has encouraged the new Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to drive technological advancement to harness the potentials of the nation’s marine ecosystem.
The group of ship-owners made this call in a press statement disseminated earlier today where it congratulated the 41-year old Minister, Tunji-Ojo on his new portfolio.
According to the NISA statement signed by its President, Otunba Sola Adewunmi and General Secretary, Otunba Rowaye Jubril; Tunji-Ojo’s appointment has been well received and applauded by stakeholders in the maritime industry.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee and entire members of the Nigerian Ship Owners Association (NISA), we wish to congratulate Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo on his well-deserved appointment as the Hon. Minister of Marine & Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the statement read.
The association also expressed satisfaction that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally gave a listening ear to the clamour of maritime stakeholders for a specialized ministry for the marine ecosystem potentials.
“As an accomplished businessman and a seasoned administrator with a flourishing career in ICT, it is apparent that your appointment as the first Minister of Marine & Blue Economy will provide our country the opportunity to deploy the much needed technology to harness the huge potentials of the marine ecosystem”
“Your appointment is a clear testimony of the confidence that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, his Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR repose in you to reposition the Nigeria maritime sector”
“While pledging our unalloyed support, we at NISA express our confidence in your capacity to fulfill the vision and expectation of Nigerian Ship Owners and to take the maritime sector to a greater height. We pray that the almighty God grants you the wisdom to stir the affairs of the new ministry,” it added.
