Aminu Umar Emerges 7th President of Nigerian Chamber of Shipping
ZAINAB JUNAID
Following the expiration of the second tenure of Mr. Andy Isichei, Executive Vice Chairman of ACI Holdings, as President of Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS), the Managing Director of Sea Transport Group, Mr. Aminu Umar has been elected as the 7th President of the Chamber.
Aminu who was elected at the recent Governing Council meeting of NCS, will be viced by the former Director General of the NCS, Mrs. Ify Anazonwu- Akerele.
Aminu is a seasoned professional in Shipping Operations and a member of various ministerial committees. He runs a company whose interest spans Ship husbandry, Ship Management, Crew Management and energy transportation before been elected as NCS President.
He is also a leading indigenous ship owner and operator in Nigeria and his emergence as President of NCS is definitely a square peg in a square hole! The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping is poised for greater success under his leadership.
NCS was formed in 2002 with the primary objective of ensuring that the domestic Shipping Industry participates fully in all Commercial Services in the Nigerian Coastal waters and beyond.
Being a member of the Board of International Chamber of Shipping, NCS is committed through her advocacy mandate to ensuring that Nigeria Maritime industry takes its place in the comity of maritime nations.
