New NIWA MD, Oyebamiji, Resumes, Tasks Staff on Dedication to Duties

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

The newly appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lokoja, Mr. Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has charged staff of the organisation to redouble their dedication to duty for greater performance.

Oyebamiji, who expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to serve at this level, promised that he would give priority to staff welfare as a motivation for higher productivity.

While addressing members of staff at NIWA’s headquarters on resumption of duty, he also assured them of equal opportunity to all saying that he would not let anyone down.

Oyebamiji said: “Let me especially appreciate everyone for your love and best wishes since my appointment was announced. I have been overwhelmed.

“I am indeed very grateful to the members of staff of this agency for your warm reception. I appreciate our APC party leaders, an associate from Osun State, as well as my brothers, sisters, and friends from Dikire.

“Dikire is my town, Kiliwole, local government, and all my party leaders are here. I appreciate you so much. I appreciate my friends from every part of the country that are also here today. I thank you all with all sincerity.

“A lot of people arrived Lokoja just last night, while others came in today. I appreciate the sacrifice you made to be here, and I will not take this for granted.

“Ladies and gentlemen, my life has been marked by discipline and accountability. I was thrown into a very competitive sector early in my career. The banking sector does not support mediocrity in any form.

“Your performance determines your placement and benefits. I have the uncommon privilege to learn and practice classical banking under the duress of the industry in the marine sector, among others.

“NIWA can be performance-driven with your support. Especially, these two values will be my guiding principle as a servant in this position.

“Dear colleagues, you agree with me that as Nigerians, we need to approach our national challenges with a renewed resolve.

“We just must begin to do things differently if we hope to achieve different results.

“I, therefore, bring to you a campaign of renewed hope that things can be better, and that things indeed will get better with our combined efforts. As an agency, our mission is clear, and our objectives are achievable.

“For Nigeria to attain her full economic potential, all sectors, including the inland waterway, must be primed to support efficient and effective surface delivery. I, therefore, plead for your cooperation, dedication, and doggedness.

“As we approach the task before us, let us delete every line of division in our daily activities. It is time for all hands to be on deck. We cannot afford to fail, and we will not, by the special grace of God.

“In the coming days, we shall unveil all our programes and activities, in line with Mr. President’s charge and the mandate of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economies, with the thematic spelled out effectively.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I am an advocate of an open door policy where everyone matters.”