Tinubu Appoints Ogbeifun, Others NIMASA Governing Board Members

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Governing Board for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). All the appointments are effective from 24th June, 2025. The appointment is pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 of the NIMASA Act. According to the Act, the Board is responsible for the determination of the general policy of the Agency with regard to the financial, commercial and operational programme.

Among those appointed by President Tinubu is Iroghama Ogbeifun, the Managing Director/CEO of Starzs Investments Company Limited, and the Chairman of the Technical Committee of Shipowners Association of Nigeria (SOAN). Industry experts have seen Iroghama’s appointment as a testament to the discerning vision of His Excellency, and the administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening institutions, recognizing and enlisting individuals of exceptional merit and proven excellence in critical national assignments. 

The appointment of Iroghama comes as no surprise to those who have closely witnessed her passion for innovation, commitment to excellence, and tireless drive for growth and transformation. Her relentless passion for pioneering new ideas, fostering sustainable growth, and upholding the highest standards of excellence has been a hallmark of her leadership within the Starzs Group. Through her strategic foresight and unwavering dedication, she has also made significant contributions to the advancement of the maritime industry and the emerging blue economy framework in Nigeria and beyond.