NPA Receives New MARAN Excos, Commend Association’s Peaceful Leadership Transition
Managing Director, Corporate and Strategic Communications of NPA, Ikechukwu Onyemachara (3rd from left) and the leadership of MARAN on courtesy visit to NPA headquarters on Tuesday
The General Manager, Corporate Communication and Strategy of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ikechukwu Onyemachara, has commended the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) for what he described as a successful and rancour-free leadership transition.
Mr. Onyemachara gave the commendation when the newly elected Executive Committee of MARAN paid him a courtesy visit in Lagos.
Speaking during the visit, he noted that the seamless transition process within MARAN was a clear indication that the association has a strong administrative structure capable of sustaining unity and stability.
According to him, in some organizations, caretaker committees often seek tenure elongation, a development that could create further divisions and instability. He praised MARAN for avoiding such situations and for conducting a peaceful electoral process.
Mr. Onyemachara also applauded MARAN for recognizing and celebrating its past leaders, describing the gesture as a reflection of the association’s solid institutional foundation and respect for continuity.
He further urged the newly inaugurated Executive Committee, led by Oluyinka Onigbinde, to remain focused and continue to engage stakeholders constructively for the advancement of the maritime sector.
Earlier in his remarks, Mr. Onigbinde said the purpose of the visit was to appreciate the Nigerian Ports Authority for its continued support to MARAN over the years and to seek further collaboration for the association’s future programmes and initiatives.
It would be recalled that MARAN conducted its election on May 7, producing a seven-member Executive Committee. The newly elected officers include Oluyinka Onigbinde as President, Sylvanus Obasi as Vice President, and Fabian Anawo as Secretary.
Other members of the Executive Committee are Amina Ojelabi as Assistant Secretary, Ruth Sunday as Treasurer, Ambrose Okehi as Financial Secretary, and Providence Ayanfeoluwa as Public Relations Officer.
