Usman SHUAIBU

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at NIMASA, excelling in strategic leadership and economic development. Proven track record in policy formulation and stakeholder engagement, driving operational efficiency and innovation. Adept at data-driven decision making, fostering partnerships, and implementing sustainable practices within the maritime sector. Committed to advancing sustainable economic development.

• Chartered Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
• Senior Member, Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management
• Full Member, Chartered Institute of Public Management

• 09/2016, proposed and implemented the NIMASA Knowledge Transfer Series to enhance communication and leadership skills among NIMASA employees
• 06/2017, strengthened NIMASA's collaboration with WMU to enhance maritime education and training
• 06/2017, promoted investment opportunities in Nigeria's maritime sector, attracting over 200 stakeholders
• 05/2017 - 03/2020, facilitated a 30 billion Norwegian krone investment agreement for Nigeria
• In June 2019, I led a team to research and optimize the IT-ES-IT corridor for seamless multimodal transport chains

• Economic empowerment
• Education for all
• Clean and safe environment
• Trade & Investment

- Statistics with STATA, Research Hub (January 2024)

- Writing a Cover Letter, LinkedIn (May 2022)

- Competent Communicator, 03/2010

- Port Operations and Management, 12/2011

- Provision of Public Service Rules & Regulation, 07/2012

- Maritime Management, 12/2013

- Regulatory Framework for maritime industry, 09/2014

- Oil Spills Preparedness & Response, 11/2014

- Advanced Certificate Course on Ballast Water Management, 01/2023

- Governance & Environmental Safety Management in the Coastal Areas of the Gulf of Guinea, 11/2022

- Understanding Academic Journals, 08/2021

- Blue Economy, 07/2022

- Artificial Intelligence and Industry Application for Road and Belt Countries (14 days)

• Kalmar Prize 2019, World Maritime University
• WMU UN Fellowship, World Maritime University
• Employee of the Month, NIMASA (June 2018)
• Finalist to the 5th Intelligence Hunt project, June 7th 2019 at the Nor-Shipping Trade Fair

Chairman, Young Professionals Forum, 06/2015 – 08/2018

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Lagos, Nigeria

• Launched the MISE strategy for Young Professionals
• Established student committees and YP Clubs in the universities offering transport and
• Logistics in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Cross River States
• Instituted an annual YP Weeks event featuring a lecture series, awards, and networking.
• Placement of 21 cadets on board as OS/AB
• Placement of corporate members, industrial trainees, for the internship, and national youth service

Regional Ambassador, Young Professionals Africa 06/2018 – 03/2020

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Lagos, Nigeria

• Established YP regional Committee with a secretariat in Ghana
• Grow YP branches in Africa from 4 to 11 within 2 years

Deputy Global Chairperson, Next Generation, 12/2020 – present

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

• Redefining CILT's Next Generation Value Proposition
• Developed and launched next-generation operational guidelines
• Develop and design a logo for the next generation and brand identity for global marketing and promotion
• Redesigned the Next Generation program at the International Conference and Achiever Award
• Design a succession plan for the next generation globally

Maritime Mode Representative, CILT National Council, 10/2021 – present

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Lagos, Nigeria

• Successfully hosted the Maritime Mode Workshop
• Held a town hall meeting
• Inaugurated Maritime Research Group

Founder and Chairman of the Board, 02/2017–03/2021

YOUNG SHIP NIGERIA

A platform for building the next generation of maritime leaders and increasing the involvement of youth in shipping

• To advocate for maritime safety and security
• To advocate for a clean, green, and sustainable maritime environment in Nigeria
• To advocate for public enlightenment on basic maritime studies and maritime careers
• Opportunities for secondary and tertiary education students
• To organize essay competitions, maritime innovations summits, and entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths
• To engage in strategic excursions and visits to critical maritime infrastructures and sites, e.g., Maritime Free Trade Zones, port facilities, maritime academies, and universities, etc.

Committee Coordinator/Chair, Mentoring Project, 09/2019 – present

Young Ship IMO Working Group