Obi assumes office as acting DG of NIMASA

Calistus Nwabueze Obi has taken over as acting director-general/chief executive officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) following the handover by Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi, as directed by the federal government.

Until this appointment, Obi was the executive director, maritime labour and cabotage services in the agency. He brings over two decades experience in the public sector, law practice and the maritime industry to this new responsibility.

Born on May 1, 1964 Obi, who hailed from Ihiala local government area of Anambra state studied Law at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1991 after duly completing the mandatory studies at the law school.

He also holds post-graduate diploma in public administration from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

The acting DG is a member of the Nigerian bar association, member of the international bar association, fellow of the chartered institute of secretaries and administrators, among membership of several other professional associations.

Obi is married with children.