Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, has called for sensitization of staff on the insurance scheme proposed by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF.
He made the call during a courtesy visit by NSITF officials to the NSC headquarters in Lagos.
Dr. Akutah, who was represented by the Director of Human Resources Management, Alhaji Mustapha Zubairu, emphasized the NSC’s commitment to prioritizing staff insurance and health, citing existing policies with positive impacts on employees’ lives.
He requested NSITF to strengthen its legal framework to enable the NSC to fully benefit from the scheme.
The NSITF’s team head, Mr. Adegbite Oludotun explained that the organization provides compensation for insured government employees in case of injury, disability, or death during active service.
He appreciated the NSC for registering with the scheme and assured adequate compensation for employee claims and safety.
In another development the NSC reaffirmed its commitment to leadership continuity through its Succession Planning Programme held in Lagos.
The initiative is designed to sustain excellence, preserve institutional memory, and ensure uninterrupted leadership transition within the organization.
In his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary/CEO, of Nigerian Shipper’s Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, who was represented by the Director Strategic Planning and Research, Mr. Rotimi Anifowose emphasized that succession planning is crucial for the Council’s resilience and future readiness.
He further noted that the initiative aligns with the Council’s vision of strengthening leadership capacity and ensuring that the organization remains resilient, future-ready and capable of fulfilling its mandate as the nation’s port economic regulatory agency.
He encouraged participants to take the programme seriously, engage actively, and reflect on how they can contribute to building a lasting legacy of leadership within the Council.
Also speaking, Mr. Ahmadu Gartah, now Director, Inland Transport Services, praised participants for their collective energy, describing it as not just individual energy but the focused energy of a group united in purpose.
Mr. Garta highlighted the importance of four core leadership principles: self-awareness, strategic thinking, skill development and purposeful action.
Dr. Williams Azuh, a maritime policy analyst, shared insights on the essence of effective leadership, describing it as one that delivers results, earns the trust and understanding of those being led and driven by collective achievements.
Participants expressed optimism about gaining valuable insights and knowledge from the programme that would prepare them to take on higher responsibilities in advancing the Council’s mandate.
