Bashir Jamoh, director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has been inaugurated as chairman, Governing Board of the Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies (CELTRAS), University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).
The inauguration, which took place at the university’s Institute of Petroleum Studies Auditorium, was supervised by Stephen Okodudu, acting vice-chancellor of UNIPORT.
Jamoh’s investiture followed his appointment in October as Chairman of the 10-member Governing Board of CELTRAS.
Okodudu had said Jamoh was chosen by virtue of his position as DG of NIMASA, describing his appointment as a testimony to his outstanding contributions to national development.
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Jamoh, who holds a doctorate in Logistics and Transport Management from the University of Port Harcourt, said he felt honoured ‘to lead the team towards the accomplishment of the noble mission and objectives of the Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies.’
He promised to prioritise maritime education and professionalism in the transport sector, while working hand-in-hand with the Governing Board to achieve the set goals of CELTRAS.
He however assured that the Board would strive to surpass the university’s target and intention for creating the Centre.
“NIMASA, on its part, has a mandate enshrined in its enabling Act, which includes maritime education. Hopefully, we shall achieve the mandate of maritime education and professionalism in the country. With the inauguration of the CELTRAS Board coming at a time when the Federal Government is trying to improve and expand the transportation infrastructure across the country,” Jamoh said.
Earlier, Okodudu appreciated NIMASA for its contributions to CELTRAS, particularly the construction of an office complex for the Centre. He said he was impressed with the pace of the Centre’s growth from a humble beginning in 2012.
Gladys Emenike, acting director of CELTRAS, disclosed that the Centre had graduated three PhD students, including Jamoh.
CELTRAS, a foremost centre for logistics, transport and supply chain management in Nigeria, was established in 2012. Its mission includes production of qualified professionals with adequate knowledge and practical skills to understand and solve logistics and transport problems in the country.
It is charged with the responsibility of identifying and developing strategies for the Centre’s growth, and effective and mutually beneficial relationship with government and industry.
