Buhari appoints Jime as Shippers Council’s Executive Secretary

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Emmanuel Lyambee Jime as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council.

The appointment was announced in a statement last night in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu.

Jime, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law, brings his wealth of experience to the new role, having distinguished himself in several public offices.

He was the Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), a two-term member of the House of Representatives representing Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency in Benue State between 2007 and 2015, and Speaker of the State House of Assembly from 1992 to 1993.

The appointment is for a renewable four-year tenure.