… Orakwusi was always bubbling with insightful counsel – Jamoh

DG NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, signing the condolence register at the home of Late Barrister Margaret Orakwusi in Lagos on Monday

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.

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).

Jamoh has described Orakwusi as someone who staked her all for the good of the nation’s shipping industry, even as he lamented that her demise is a huge loss to the maritime sector and the nation at large.

His words: “Orakwusi was a leader and an industry stakeholder extraordinaire who truly staked her all for the good of the nation’s maritime industry. 

“She was humble and easy to talk to. She was brilliant and ever-bubbling with insightful counsel, always on the frontlines and willing to contribute.

“Her every move and utterance was well-intentioned. 

“Barely asking but always giving. Singlehandedly taking on the impossible. Barrister 0Margaret Orakwusi was loved by all. 

“Oh! What a loss. May her memory be a blessing that inspires us all.”

Orakwusi was an amazon in the nation’s 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.

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.

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