The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has in its commitment to rewarding excellence and strengthening strategic communications, promoted several key personnel, most notably within its Public Relations Unit.
Among those promoted in this exercise is Mr. Edward Osagie, the agency’s renowned image maker, who has been elevated to the position of Deputy Director. Joining him at this new professional height is his deputy, Mrs. Shielibe Abe, whose leadership and dedication have been instrumental in advancing the agency’s media and public affairs agenda.
The well-deserving staff members promoted within the Public Relations team also includes Mebude Olubusola – Promoted to Chief Officer; Amedu Edeh – Elevated to Principal Officer; Femi Kumuyi – Now Assistant Chief Officer; Faithwin Nwogu – Assistant Chief Officer; Paul Ocheme – who earned a new, elevated designation in the department.
These promotions form part of NIMASA’s broader institutional strategy to foster a high-performance culture grounded in merit, diligence, and measurable impact.
According to the agency, the initiative reflects a conscious effort to recognising individual excellence as well as to position capable professionals for greater responsibilities in Nigeria’s evolving maritime landscape.
NIMASA’s leadership has consistently affirmed its dedication to building a motivated workforce, stating that such gestures serve as both incentive and investment—rewarding commitment while empowering staff to take on new challenges with renewed zeal.
As the agency continues to navigate complex global maritime dynamics, the strengthened Public Relations Unit is expected to play an even more pivotal role in stakeholder engagement, reputation management, and public accountability.
The newly promoted staff are encouraged to the see their promotions as part of NIMASA’s performance-based reward system, aimed at encouraging excellence and recognising staff contributions, adding that their promotions serve both as a reward for hard work and as a means to prepare them for greater responsibilities. This latest round of promotions reflects a broader commitment by the agency to motivate its workforce and enhance overall performance.
