…CONMMEP Congratulates Dr. Bolaji Akinola On His Appointment
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola (CON), has appointed Dr. Bolaji Akinola as his Adviser on Media and Communications, marking a strategic move to strengthen the Ministry’s communication and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Dr. Akinola, a renowned maritime and corporate communications expert, brings over 25 years of industry experience to the role. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Ships & Ports Communication Company, a leading maritime media and public relations organization. Widely respected for his contributions to maritime sector discourse, Dr. Akinola has played a significant role in shaping conversations around port reforms, maritime security, shipping development, and Nigeria’s Blue Economy.
Akinola holds a Doctorate in Media and Communications from Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, and two Master’s degrees: an MBA from Lagos Business School and a Master of Transport Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho. He is affiliated with several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the Chartered Institute of Arbitration (UK), and the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN). He previously served as Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Maritime Conference and Exhibition (NIMAREX) from 2011 to 2014, and is a Fellow of both the Nigerian Institute of Shipping (FNIS) and the Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (FCISN).
In his new capacity, Dr. Akinola will be responsible for guiding communication strategies, managing media relations, and promoting awareness of the Ministry’s policies and initiatives. His appointment reflects the Honourable Minister’s vision to enhance transparency and public understanding of the marine and blue economy sector.
Reacting to the appointment, Dr. Akinola said, “I am deeply honoured and humbled by the confidence reposed in me by the Honourable Minister. The Marine and Blue Economy is a vital frontier for Nigeria’s economic diversification and growth. I am committed to deploying my expertise to effectively communicate the Honourable Minister’s vision and the Ministry’s strategic initiatives to all stakeholders and the Nigerian people.”
In the same vein, the Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners -CONMMEP wish to congratulate Dr. Bolaji Akinola on his appointment as Media and Communication Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola.
The President of CONMMEP, Alhaji Tunde Umar-Daniah, on behalf of CONMMEP, felicitates Dr. Akinola on his well deserved appointment.
Going by his antecedents and pedigree, CONMMEP is confident that Dr. Akinola will do the Maritime Media Community proud in his new office.
CONMMEP believes that the appointment of Dr. Bolaji Akinola will not only be of great advantage to the Ministry, but will also open doors of opportunities for Maritime Journalists to maximize their potentials.
In the course of his career, Dr. Akinola has carved a formidable niche for himself by his verifiable and insightful analysis of the maritime sector, and his mastery of strategic and corporate communication.” Dr. Bolaji Akinola is widely known for his contributions in issues bordering on port reforms, maritime safety, shipping development, and Nigeria’s Blue Economy.
Dr. Akinola is expected to bring professionalism, strategic insight, and a wealth of experience to support the Ministry’s mission of unlocking Nigeria’s marine and blue economy potential.