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NSC Management v2

Management Team

Meet the leaders steering Nigeria’s port regulation and trade facilitation.

About team

Committed to Service, Driven by Impact

Our team at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council is dedicated to upholding transparency, efficiency, and accountability in port regulation. Through collaborative leadership and a deep commitment to public service, we work tirelessly to enhance trade facilitation and protect stakeholder interests across Nigeria’s transport ecosystem.

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AKUTAH, Pius Ukeyima, Esq., MON, FCILT, FInstTA, Ph.D

Executive Secretary / Chief Executive Officer

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Okolue, Ify

Director, Consumer Affairs Department

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Anifowose, Babatunde Olurotimi

Director, Strategic Planning and Research

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Zubairu, Magaji M.

Director, Human Resources Management

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Ogbonnah, Margaret

Director, Regulatory Services

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Garta, Ahmadu Y.

Director, Inland Transport Service

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Olaniyi, Stephen

Director, Finance and Account

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Orume, Daniel J.

Director, General Services

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Abere, Moses

Director, Special Duties

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Saleh Bala A

Director, Legal Services

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Akujobi Celestine C.

Director, Consumer Affairs

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King, Chibuzor Lilian N.

Director, (South East Zonal Coordinating Office)

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Nanle, Nanbol Emmanuel

Director, (North East Zonal Coordinating Office)

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Garta, Ahmadu Y.

Director, (North West Zonal Coordinating Office)

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Okoliko, Oyadanu Jeremia

Deputy Director, (North Central Zonal Coordinating Office)

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Bestu Philemon Yusuf

Ag.Director, (Abuja Liason Officer)

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Kosoko, Justina Abhohien

Ag.Director, (South West Zonal coordinating Office)

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Garnvwa, Paul M.

Head, Public Private Partnership

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RICKETTS, Ifeoma Furo. MSC, PGD, MBBS

Head, Medical

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Zubairu, Mohammed

Head, Internal Audit

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Ivwighreghweta, Benjamin

Head, ICT

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Nanle, Esther

Head, SERVICOM

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Thompson, Bosede

Head, Freedom of Information

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Mohammed, Amina L.

Head, Procurement

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Mohammed, Ambi B.

Head, Complaints

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Adamu, Rebecca

Head, Public Relations

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Gwandu, Bello H.

Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary / CEO

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Olurotimi Babatunde Anifowose

Director, Strategic Planning & Research – NSC

A veteran public administrator with over 31 years in the Nigerian civil service, Olurotimi currently leads strategic planning and research at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. He holds a BA in History and a PGD in Mass Communication, and has completed numerous professional courses in leadership, industrial relations, and corporate strategy. A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Shipping and member of several professional bodies, he is highly skilled in policy coordination, stakeholder engagement, performance monitoring, and organizational leadership.

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Mustapha Magaji Zubairu (FICA, MCIOTA)

Director, Human Resource Management – NSC

Mustapha Magaji Zubairu is a seasoned public administrator with over three decades of progressive experience at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. Mustapha holds a Master’s in International Affairs and Diplomacy and a BA in History from Ahmadu Bello University, as well as a PGD in Transport & Logistics from the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology. He also completed a Diploma in Port Management from Galilee Management Institute, Israel, and advanced PPP training at Lagos Business School. His career has spanned roles from Admin Officer to Director, with a strong focus on operations, administration, and stakeholder engagement. A Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration (FICA) and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (MCIOTA), he is known for his leadership, policy insight, and commitment to institutional development in Nigeria’s port and transport ecosystem.

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Daniel John Orume (FNIM, FCILT, FIMC)

Ag. Director, General Services – NSC

Daniel John Orume is a highly experienced administrator with over 27 years of service at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. He currently serves as Acting Director of the General Services Department, overseeing administrative operations and stakeholder support functions. Daniel holds an MSc in International Transport from Cardiff University, an MBA from Ahmadu Bello University, and a BSc in Marketing from the University of Maiduguri. A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT), and the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), he also holds membership with the Commodity Broker Association of Nigeria. His extensive career spans roles in operations, executive support, complaints resolution, and stakeholder engagement, making him a versatile leader committed to organizational efficiency and service excellence.

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Moses Abere (MCIOTA, FILHR)

Ag. Director, Special Duties – NSC

Moses Abere is a dedicated public sector professional currently serving as Acting Director of Special Duties at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. A graduate of B.A. (Hons) with professional certifications including Membership of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (MCIOTA) and Fellowship of the Institute of Leadership and Human Resources (FILHR), Moses brings a wealth of administrative expertise to his role. Known for his commitment to operational excellence and interdepartmental coordination, he plays a strategic role in advancing special initiatives and supporting the Council’s overarching mandate.

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Zubairu Mohammed (FCA)

Head, Internal Audit – NSC

With over 25 years of financial management and audit experience at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Zubairu Mohammed currently leads the Internal Audit Unit, driving accountability and financial integrity. He holds an MBA and BSc in Accountancy, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), and has attended advanced international and local trainings on IPSAS, IFRS, financial management, and public sector auditing, positioning him as a key figure in strengthening the Council’s internal control systems.

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Esther Nanle (FILHR, MCIOTA)

Deputy Director, SERVICOM – NSC

Esther Nanle is a dedicated service excellence advocate currently serving as Deputy Director of Administration (SERVICOM) at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Language and is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Leadership and Human Resources (FILHR) as well as a Member of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (MCIOTA). Esther leads the Council’s service delivery initiatives, ensuring the development, monitoring, and evaluation of departmental charters and promoting best practices across the organization. She also coordinates SERVICOM sensitization programs, customer service training, and stakeholder engagement to enhance the Council’s service quality and operational performance.

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Amina Mohammed

Assistant Director, Procurement – NSC

Amina Mohammed is a seasoned public sector professional with over 25 years of experience in administration, finance, and procurement at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. She currently serves as Assistant Director, heading the Procurement Unit, where she ensures transparency, accountability, and compliance with the Public Procurement Act. Amina holds an MA in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos and a BSc in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University. She is highly skilled in public procurement practices, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and financial administration. With a proven track record in leading procurement processes and managing vendor relationships, she continues to contribute to good governance and efficient service delivery within the Council.

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Dr. Bashir Alhassan Ambi-Mohammed (FCILT, fnipr)

Head, Complaints Unit – NSC

Dr. Bashir Alhassan Ambi-Mohammed is a seasoned public relations and transport professional with over 20 years at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. He currently heads the Complaints Unit, where he manages stakeholder issues and ensures service accountability. He holds degrees in Mass Communication and International Transport, including a PhD from Lead City University.

Dr. Bashir has served in various key roles, including Public Relations Officer, Personal Assistant to the NSC Board Chairman, and Operations Officer. A Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (fnipr), he has received multiple awards for excellence and integrity. He is also active in national and international committees and has contributed to several training and reform initiatives in the transport sector.

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Bello Haliru Gwandu LL.B, BL

Assistant Director & Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary/CEO

Bello Haliru Gwandu is an Assistant Director and a seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience spanning judicial service and regulatory law in Nigeria’s transport sector. He currently serve as Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary/CEO, providing strategic legal, governance, and policy advisory support to the Council’s leadership. He was formerly, Head, Board Secretariat, Drafting & Documentation Division in the Legal Services Department of the Council, where he oversaw board services, legal drafting, and institutional documentation.

Before joining the NSC, Bello had a distinguished career with the Kebbi State Judiciary-High Court of Justice, rising from Assistant Registrar to Senior Magistrate/Principal District Judge between August 2001 and January 2013. His transition to the maritime and transport sector marked a pivotal contribution to reforms, where he played a key role in the review and drafting of landmark legislation including the Railway Authority Bill, Ports & Harbours Authority Bill, Inland Waterways Authority Bill, and the National Transport Commission Bill.

Since 2013, he has been actively involved in organising the International Maritime Seminar for Judges series, a flagship forum that brings together jurists, policymakers, and industry leaders to deepen maritime jurisprudence in Nigeria and the West and Central African sub-region.

Bello also represents the Council on several ministerial committees and project teams, including those on the unbundling of the railway sector, International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) implementation, resolution of jurisdictional disputes between NPA and NIWA, and the domestication of the Rotterdam Rules among others. His work in these roles has advanced Nigeria’s transport reforms, trade facilitation agenda, and maritime law development.

He holds an LL.B in Common and Islamic Law from Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2006. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA), the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN), and the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, among other professional bodies.

Outside of his professional life, Bello enjoys reading, legal drafting, travelling and driving. He is married and blessed with three boys.

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