Congratulatory Message: AMANO Celebrates Capt. Jide Olugunwa on His Emergence as NAMM President
The Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (AMANO) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Capt. Olajide (Jide) Olugunwa on his inauguration as the new President of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM).
Capt. Olugunwa, who currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) for AMANO, takes over the leadership of the prestigious mariners’ association from Captain Tajudeen Alao. Capt. Olugunwa brings a wealth of maritime experience, visionary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to his new office, earning the deep respect and trust of professionals across the entire maritime domain.
His clear agenda for NAMM; including the completion of its permanent secretariat, addressing sea-time acquisition and certification challenges in collaboration with NIMASA and our alma mater, the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, and advancing the global competitiveness of Nigerian seafarers, aligns seamlessly with AMANO’s vision for capacity building and human capital development in the sector.
AMANO also extends warm congratulations to all newly elected national executive members of NAMM:
- Senior Vice President: Capt. (Dr) Michael Ogbekile
- Vice President: Capt. Ambrose Ojuyenum
- General Secretary: Capt. (Dr) Rasheed Onakoya
- Publicity Secretary: Capt. Joseph Adamu-Alamba
- Financial Secretary: Capt. Olanrewaju Begusa
- Assistant Secretary: Capt. Steve Olabode Akintade
- Treasurer: Capt. Benedict Ofili
- Legal Adviser: Capt. (Barr) Ladi Olanrewaju
Speaking on this milestone, the Executive Council and the entire AMANO membership express total confidence in Capt. Olugunwa and his team to foster unity, deepen policy advocacy, and drive transformative growth across the industry.
We wish Capt. Jide Olugunwa and the newly inaugurated Executive Board a remarkably successful and impactful tenure as they steer NAMM into a new era.
