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Haruna Jauro (pictured, left) has formally taken over the leadership of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) from Calistus Obi.

Obi emerged acting director-general of the maritime agency last week following the directive of the federal government that Ziakede Akpobolokemi, who was recently relieved of his position, hand over to the most senior official in the agency.

But having resumed 24 hours ahead of Obi, Jauro claimed seniority protesting the refusal to hand over to him.

However, in a statement issued on Monday, Isichei Osamgbi, NIMASA’s deputy director and head, public relations, confirmed that Jauro is now in charge of the agency.

Osamgbi said a formal hand over took place on Monday and that Obi pledged to support Jauro.

“Obi has assured that the excellent working relationship between him and the acting director-general will be sustained in order to lift NIMASA to greater heights,” the statement read.

“Jauro had expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for the opportunity to serve the nation in his new capacity.

“He thanked staff of the agency for their commitment to duty and sought their cooperation toward the realisation of the mandate of the agency.”

Jauro was the executive director, finance and administration in the agency.