The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has paid tribute to the late Engineer Ferdinand Agu, former NIMASA DG, honoring him as a selfless servant who significantly contributed to the maritime industry’s growth.
In a statement on his official X handle @MobereolaD, Dr. Mobereola, who led a NIMASA delegation to visit Agu’s family, described the deceased as a man who left indelible marks in Nigeria’s maritime sector while serving as DG of the National Maritime Authority (NMA). He continued to contribute selflessly even after leaving office.
Mobereola highlighted that Agu’s achievements in the defunct NMA laid the foundation for many of NIMASA’s successes. He recalled that under Agu’s leadership, the NMA led Nigeria to be included in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) White List of countries compliant with the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW).
The NIMASA DG also praised Agu for conceptualizing and initiating the construction of the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre in Kirikiri, Lagos, which today serves many strategic and critical purposes in advancing NIMASA’s mandate.
“Agu deserves great recognition for the facility that today houses the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre and other relevant departments and units of the Agency,” Mobereola stated.
Architect Ferdinand Agu, a recipient of the national honor of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), served as Director General of the National Maritime Authority from 2000 to 2005. His burial will be held soon.
