The Former Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area and seasoned public servant, Hon. Funmilayo Olasehinde, has been appointed as a Member of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a move widely seen as a recognition of her outstanding track record and commitment to public service.
In a statement issued to the press on Monday, Hon. Olasehinde expressed profound gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for approving her nomination. She also extended her heartfelt appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola, for his role in facilitating her nomination and for his unflinching support and confidence in her abilities.
“This appointment is a great honour and a significant responsibility,” she said. “I deeply appreciate President Tinubu for finding me worthy of this national call to service. I am especially grateful to Minister Oyetola for nominating me and for his continued trust in my capacity to contribute meaningfully to national development.”
Hon. Olasehinde also lauded the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, particularly the State Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, and other party leaders, for their unity, vision, and commitment to progress in the state. She commended their collective efforts in building a strong and inclusive political structure that enables competent individuals to emerge for national assignments.
With a rich background in governance and administration, Hon. Olasehinde brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She previously served as:
Chairman, Ifedayo Local Government Area, Osun State
Member, Osun State House of Assembly
Special Adviser to the Governor of Osun State
Member, Governing Council, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree
These roles underscore her dedication to public service, grassroots development, and institutional governance.
Hon. Olasehinde affirmed her unwavering commitment to delivering on the mandate of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, emphasizing her readiness to work tirelessly to support the vision of the Tinubu administration in strengthening Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy.
“As I take on this new responsibility, I do so with humility, diligence, and a clear focus on delivering value,” she noted. “I pledge to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, while contributing to policy frameworks and initiatives that will reposition Nigeria’s shipping and logistics sector as a global player.”
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council is an important regulatory agency under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, tasked with promoting fair trade practices and improving efficiency in the nation’s shipping and port operations.
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