The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has described the death of Architect Ferdinand Agu, former Director General of the defunct National Maritime Authority (NMA), as a rude shock.
In his reaction to Agu’s sudden passing at the weekend, the NIMASA DG expressed sadness that the shocking news over the death of the former NIMASA DG is a significant loss to Nigeria, the maritime community, and NIMASA in particular.
His words: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Arc. Ferdinand Agu, a former Director General of NMA. He left an indelible impression on me within the short time we shared during my first stakeholder engagement just last month. I had hoped to engage him more often, to tap into his wealth of experience for the collective interest of every Nigerian. Alas, death has denied us this privilege. Agu’s legacy of dedication and excellence will continue to inspire us all. We will miss his wisdom, kindness, and unwavering dedication to improving our maritime industry. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”
The late Dr. Ferdinand Agu was a former Director General of the Defunct National Maritime Authority (NMA) , which is now the Nigerian maritime Administration and safety Agency (NIMASA).
He reportedly died on Friday morning.
The Ex Nimasa Boss’s last minute industry appearance was on 9th May, 2024 at the first stakeholders interactive session held by the current DG of NIMASA, Dr. Mobereola.
PHOTO: Late Arch. Ferdinand Agu