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The Minister of the Navy and the Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola approved the appointment of the former president of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (Maran) Dr. Bolaji Akinola as a councilor for the media and communications.
The interested parties who spoke with our correspondent described the appointment as promptly taking into account the need for a professional in the expert sector to supervise the minister’s arm wrestling arm in the new ministry while the country strives to exploit the potentials of the country’s marine and blue sector.
Akinola, who has left praiseworthy footprints behind as a maritime journalist, should bring his over twenty -five years of vast experience and profound knowledge of the sector to his new role.
A highly respected and CEO maritime and company communication expert of the main media and public relations company has built a strong reputation for its in -depth analysis of the maritime sector and its experience in strategic communications.
Bolaji is widely recognized for his contributions to the discussion on port reforms, maritime security, the development of shipments and the wider blue economy in Nigeria.
The new media helper of the minister has achieved a doctorate on average and communications at the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos and achieved two master-play (Lagos Business School) and Master of Transport Management (Ladoke Akinintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho).
Its professional affiliations include the member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (Nipr), the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, UK and Maritime Arbitration Association of Nigeria (Maan).
Bolaji had been an executive secretary of the Conference and the Maritime Exhibition of Nigeria (Nimax) from 2011 to 2014, and is also a member of the Nigerian Institute of Shipping (Fnis) and the Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (FCISN), among others.
The scope of his new assignment, among other responsibilities, will include the modeling and management of relations with the media, the guide of communication strategies and the guarantee of an effective dissemination of information regarding the policies, programs and initiatives of the Ministry aimed at exploiting the potential of the vast marine resources of Nigeria.
His wealth of experience should significantly improve the commitment of the Ministry with the interested parties, the media and the general public.
An official of the Ministry told our correspondent that the appointment underlines the Minister’s commitment to strengthen the Ministry’s communication framework and ensure that the vision and results within the critical sector of marine and blue economy are clearly and effectively articulated.
Speaking of his appointment, an enthusiastic dr. Bolaji said: “I am deeply honored and humiliated by the trust rested in me by the honorable minister, it is Adegboyega Oyetola. The marine and blue economy is a vital frontier for the diversification and economic growth of Nigeria.
I am committed to distributing my experience to effectively communicate the vision of the honorable minister and the strategic initiatives of the Ministry to all interested parties and the Nigerian people. It is a privilege to serve in this guise and I can’t wait to contribute to my share to this important national assignment. “
Dr. Akinola should bring her characteristic professionalism and intuition to be supported in supporting the minister’s mandate to unlock the vast potential of the Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector.
