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· It’s A Great Spur For More Work, Says Jamoh
The University of Port Harcourt has announced the appointment of the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the institution’s Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies (CELTRAS).
A letter signed by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Stephen Okodudu, said Dr. Jamoh was chosen by virtue of his position as Director-General of NIMASA, stressing that his appointment “is an eloquent testimony to your outstanding contributions to national development.”
Head, Corporate Communications, NIMASA, Philip Kyanet, revealed that Jamoh, who is an alumnus of the university, was requested to assume office as the new Chairman of the 10-member Governing Board of CELTRAS. The Board would be inaugurated at a later date.
In his acceptance remarks, Jamoh expressed appreciation to the university for the recognition, saying it would encourage him to do more for the improvement of transportation in the country.
He stated, “I wholeheartedly appreciate this recognition by my great alma mater. It is a huge honour to me, NIMASA and indeed, the entire transport and logistics community. This appointment is a great spur to me to work harder to not only elevate the position of CELTRAS, but also improve transportation, generally, at this critical juncture in our national development.
“I know with God on my side, and the collective support of members of the University of Port Harcourt community, we shall succeed.”
The Centre was established in 2012 as a foremost institution for logistics/supply chain and transport management in Nigeria.
Its Governing Board is charged with the responsibility of identifying and developing strategies for the growth of the Centre and also effective and mutually beneficial relationship with government and industry.
Members of the Board are Managing Director/CEO, Delta Marine Limited; representative of the Minister of Transportation; representatives of the Rivers State Commissioner for Transport; Corps Marshal/CEO, Federal Road Safety Corps; National Executive Director and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Nigeria.
Others are, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Dean, School of Graduate Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Acting Director of CELTRAS.