\u2026 Says her demise is a huge loss to the maritime sector<\/p>\n
The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Doctor Bashir Jamoh, paid a condolence visit to the home of Late Barrister (Mrs.) Margaret Orakwusi, in Ikoyi, on Monday.<\/p>\n
Orakwusi died on April 28th, 2023 after a brief illness as announced via a statement by Ezinma Ileka, Binyelum, and Ody Orakwusi (Children of Princess Margaret Nkem Onyema-Orakwusi).<\/p>\n
Jamoh has described Orakwusi as someone who staked her all for the good of the nation\u2019s shipping industry, even as he lamented that her demise is a huge loss to the maritime sector and the nation at large.<\/p>\n
In his words: \u201cOrakwusi was a leader and an industry stakeholder extraordinaire who truly staked her all for the good of the nation\u2019s maritime industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was humble and easy to talk to. She was brilliant and ever-bubbling with insightful counsel, always on the frontlines and willing to contribute.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer every move and utterance was well-intentioned.<\/p>\n
\u201cBarely asking but always giving. Singlehandedly taking on the impossible. Barrister 0Margaret Orakwusi was loved by all.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh! What a loss. May her memory be a blessing that inspires us all.\u201d<\/p>\n
Orakwusi was an amazon in the nation\u2019s maritime sector, playing numerous strategic roles over the years including: Chairperson, Nigerian Ship-owners Forum; first female President, Nigeria Trawler Owners Association (NITOA) 2008 to 2011; Pioneer Co-Chairman, Nigerian Fisheries Laboratory, a joint venture between the Private Sector (NITOA) and the Federal Government (Ministry of Agriculture) established to certify seafood products exported from Nigeria.<\/p>\n
She was also a member, Nigerian Bar Association 1985 to 2023; Member, Board of Trustees, Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) 2014 to 2023; first Vice-President, Nigerian Ship Owners Association 2014; Chairman, Nigeria Maritime Expo (NIMAREX) 2013 to 2014; Council Member, Nigerian Chamber of Shipping 2012 to 2023; among others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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