Magaji commend Tinubu’s Planned Appointment Of Prof Sule As Next NIMASA DG

LAGOS – Following the planned appointment of Prof. Abiodun Sule to the coveted job of Director-General at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Professor Yusuf Magaji has lauded President Bola Tinubu for considering the marine technology expert for the task.

Magaji also stated that while Sule is the best man for the job, the Presidency should disregard and dismiss baseless claims of fraud against the erudite marine specialist, despite the fact that he has never been invited or indicted by any security or financial authority.

He said Sule would, however, reposition the sector and assist in the creation of a more robust and impressive agency aimed at recovering Nigeria’s pride of place in the international community.

Sule has two PhDs, one in Maritime Technology Management and one in Fisheries and Aquaculture, according to Professor Magaji.

The learned Professor also holds a Master of Public Administration degree and a number of professional qualifications, including a Marine Navigation Certificate and a Joint Scandinavian Surveyor Certificate.

He said the maritime expert’s qualifications also include a valid MSc degree from WMU Malmoe, Sweden, obtained in 1994 with over 110 publications and textbooks to his credit.

“Sule’s proposed agenda, if approved by the President, will include a focus on strengthening key sectors of the maritime industry while aiming to improve existing aquaculture programs, particularly in the marine culture and freshwater domains, and revitalise Deep Sea Capture Fisheries and Fisheries Value Chain programs to strengthen Nigeria’s food security.”

According to Magaji, who claims to have known Sule, he plans to work with the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) to install innovative post-harvest technologies like the Thiaroye smoking kiln to reduce post-harvest losses among fishermen.

His agenda also includes the second phase of Fisheries National Stock Assessments, which will analyse species availability and health conditions in Nigerian coastal waters.

In addition, he intends to revive dormant Artisanal fisheries training programs and assemble correct data on Fisheries Artisans and Marine fishing to establish their economic contributions.

Prof. Abiodun Sule is currently the Executive Director/CEO of the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research in Lagos. He is a qualified Marine Captain as well as an accomplished maritime expert.

His professional career has been defined by major accomplishments, and he has been the Provost of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Victoria Island, Lagos, since January 1, 2015.

Prior to this position, he was the Deputy Provost for Academics and Chief Lecturer at the College’s Nautical Science Department.