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Bashir Y Jamoh, Ph.D. OFR. | |
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Director General Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Nigeria | |
Assumed office 10, March 2020 | |
Preceded by | Dakuku Peterside |
Succeeded by | Dayo Mobereola |
Personal details | |
Born | Kaduna State,Nigeria | 2 February 1964
Education | Baze University,Abuja,- (Bachelor Degree in Law) Bayero University,Kano- (PGD) Korea Maritime and Ocean University,-(MSc) University of Port Harcourt,River's,-PHD |
Occupation | Accountant,Maritime And Logistics Expert |
Bashir Y Jamoh OFR ,(born on 2 February 1964) is a Nigerian technocrat known for his extensive experience spanning over 37 years in the transportation and maritime sectors of Nigeria's economy. He began his career in the Kaduna State Government before transferring to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in 1994. Jamoh previously served as the Executive Director of Finance and Administration at NIMASA. He is also the author of the book Harnessing Nigeria's Maritime Assets:Past,Present,and Future. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Bashir Jamoh holds a bachelor's degree in Law from Baze University,Abuja. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in Management Sciences from Bayero University,Kano,and a master's degree in Management from Korea Maritime and Ocean University. Additionally,he has earned a Ph.D. in Logistics and Transport Management from the University of Port Harcourt. Jamoh has attended various leadership and management courses at institutions including Harvard University (USA),Oxford University (UK),Cambridge University (UK),International Training Centre of ILO in Turin (Italy),Institute of Public-Private Partnership in Washington,D.C. (USA),International Law Institute (USA),Institute for Leadership and Development for the Public Good (USA),Royal Institute of Public Administration (UK),and World Maritime University (Sweden). [6] [7]
Bashir Jamoh began his career in the Kaduna State Government in May 1987 as an Accountant at Produce Purchase,Farmers Supply Company Ltd. He held various roles including Assistant Produce Purchase Manager (1989-1991) and Principal Procurement Officer at Farmers Supply Ltd,Kaduna (1991-1993). He transferred his service to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) where he advanced through several positions,eventually attaining the rank of Director General. Jamoh's career progression at NIMASA included roles such as Principal Commercial Officer (Operations),Port Services Controller (Onne and Tin-Can Island ports),Assistant Chief Commercial Officer (HQ),Chief Admin Officer (Training),Assistant Director of Wet and Dry Cargo (Operations),Assistant Director (Research),Head of Protocol and Logistics,and Assistant Director (Training).
Jamoh is a member of several professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics,Chartered Institute of Administration of Nigeria,Institute of Maritime Economists Canada,Institute of Logistics London,Nigeria Institute of International Affairs,National Speakers Association (NSA),and Global Speakers Federation USA. [8] [9]
Bashir Jamoh's tenure as NIMASA Director General has brought several advancements to the agency,marking him as the first internal leader in its history. His expertise in the maritime sector has led to significant achievements including:
Jamoh's commitment to public service led to the establishment of the Dr. Bashir Jamoh Foundation,which has operated for over a decade. The foundation has made significant contributions across Nigeria,focusing on areas such as education through sponsorship of indigent students,medical outreaches benefiting thousands of people,social services,and skills acquisition initiatives.[ citation needed ]
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