The Governing Council of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping met in Apapa on Thursday March 23, 2017 and elected former Vice President, Mr. Andy Isichei as its 6th President. Mr Isichei has been Vice President to four of the five past Presidents.
According to a statement, Mr. Isichei runs a successful conglomerate with deep business interests in haulage logistics, dredging, oil & gas and others. He was a one-time Managing Director of the defunct National Clearing and Freight Agency (NACFA).
In his welcome address, he promised to take the Chamber to a higher level working together with the newly elected Vice President, Alhaji Tijani Rhamallan and all the members of the Board.
The Chamber of Shipping, he affirmed will continue to foster cooperation, understanding and effective partnerships with all sectors of the Nigerian maritime sector including relevant government bodies and regulatory agencies, the Legislature, the International Oil Companies (IOCs), indigenous Stakeholders and interested parties within the Nigerian Maritime industry, to ensure that Nigeria becomes the major hub of shipping business in West African sub region with world class standards in line with global best practices. He invited all stakeholders to join the Chamber of Shipping and be a change-agent to make things work again for the Nigerian Maritime Industry.
At the event, a new Director General was appointed for the Chamber. Barr. Obiageli Obi comes on board the Chamber with a load of experience from the private sector and a commitment and zeal to contribute to the upliftment of the industry. She has interests in training and is expected to lead a deeper turn around of the fortunes of the Chamber of Shipping.
