NIMASA DG Appoints New Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Dr Bashir Jamoh has appointed Ubong Essien as his special assistant on Communications and Strategy. The news of his appointment was shared on Dr Jamoh’s official twitter handle, where he stated,
“Welcome aboard. Glad to announce the appointment of Ubong Essien as my Special Assistant on Communications and Strategy.”
Essien, who assumed duty already was described as “one of the best speakers in the world today “by Brian Tracy.
Essien holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology Education from the University of Ilorin and a post-graduate diploma in Mass Communications from the University of Lagos, Akoka.
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Essien’s expertise in communication made him known as the only Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in West and Central Africa. He is a motivator and publisher of “Achievers Journal.” Essien still serves as the Dean of the School of Eloquence, a public speaking centre in Lagos and London. He is a member of the Governing Board of the Centre for Values in Leadership, (CVL). Far from being eloquent, he has written a couple of educational and motivational books which includes: Speak with power, the challenge to perform, Dare to Dream and succeed, and The Gateway to Riches. He has also trained, facilitated, and served as a consultant to organizations in the public and private sectors.
Essien has worked as an integral part of the developments of recognized companies through public speaking, consultations and motivations; some of which includes: AIICO Insurance, Multichoice Nigeria, May and Baker, Total Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Nigeria LNG, Nigerian Tribune and lots more. Since 2002, Essien has thrived in the communication sector as Nigeria’s Mister Motivator for pioneering motivational talks on air. In the same year, Essien won the prestigious Success Digest Award for Young Entrepreneurs.
Highly specialized in delivering personal motivations, professional excellence, and public speaking lectures, Essien is a recognized member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) in the United States. He is also a member of the American Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the Chartered Institute of Transport Administrators (CLoTA), Nigeria.
Reacting to his appointment, Ubong Essien promised to utilize his experience for the growth and development of NIMASA.
Congratulations to Ubong Essien on his appointment, we wish him more success.