Joyce Mmereole Okoli
Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has issued a strong warning to staff of the Agency, insisting that only measurable results will be tolerated as the government pushes for reforms in the maritime and blue economy sector.
Speaking at the Agency’s management retreat, Mobereola made it clear that underperformance or creating bottlenecks would attract consequences. The retreat was convened to align NIMASA’s operations with the Presidential and Ministerial priorities for the sector.
A key highlight of the gathering was the signing of Performance Bonds by Heads of Departments and Units with the Executive Management, a move Mobereola described as a binding commitment to accountability and measurable outcomes.
“The signing of this bond is not symbolic; it is binding. Every Head of Department and Unit must cascade the outcomes and expectations from this retreat to their subordinates without delay. Anyone found creating bottlenecks or underperforming will be held accountable,” the NIMASA boss declared. “
The DG emphasized that the bonds represent a formal pledge to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tied to the Agency’s mandate of repositioning Nigeria’s maritime sector for growth.
The retreat also featured robust discussions, peer reviews, and strategy sessions designed to unlock the full potential of the blue economy while positioning NIMASA as a central driver of the nation’s maritime reform agenda.