TOP MARITIME WOMEN IN NIGERIA
job and achieving outstanding job records. From 2017-
2018, she was the Director, Planning, Research and Data
Management Department of NIMASA where she was in
charge of NIMASA's planning, research, data management
activities, quarterly MPR and bi-annual retreat. She also
coordinated the
development and implementation of corporate strategic
plans, and monitored the agency performance and
ensured the achievement of set indicators.
As the Director of Planning, Research and Data
M a n a ge m e n t , s h e p a r t i c i p a t e d a c t ive ly i n t h e
development, review and implementation of research
policy and strategies, and implemented management
controls and reporting procedures, ensuring that the
management team has up to date situational awareness of
all core issues and operating data pertinent to sound
decision-making.
Aisha was NIMASA's Zonal Coordinator, Central and
W e s t e r n
Z o n a l
O f f i c e s
f r o m
2011 – 2017. She was the Registrar of Ships (2005-2010)
where she was responsible for monitoring the registration
of vessels flying the Nigerian flag and implementing the
provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA) and
International Conventions on Ship Registration among
other related functions.
Other positions of responsibility she has held in NIMASA
include Head (Ship Acquisition and Ship Building Fund
Aishatu Jummai Musa
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Aisha has a strong passion for delivering
the best on the job and achieving
outstanding job records. From 2017-2018,
she was the Director, Planning, Research and
Data Management Department of NIMASA
where she was in charge of NIMASA's planning,
research, data management activities,
quarterly MPR and bi-annual retreat.
isha Jummai Musa is a seasoned
administrator in Nigeria's maritime sector.
She has over 30 years' experience in
coordinating administrative activities, improving
work processes, and implementing best practices
and policies in the sector. She is also adept at leading
research, and strategic planning for organizational
growth and development.
Aisha is the Director, Administration/Human Resources
at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety
Agency (NIMASA). With a solid expertise in Human
Resources Management, Aisha supervises the updating
of internal database, guides operating methods and
implements the Agency's organizational vision, policies,
and goals. She also coordinates training, pension, health
safety and environment policies, general services and
projects, transport and logistics; oversees all matters
relating to facilities and administration, including
building lease, front desk, supply resource management
and records function. She also monitors daily office
operations, developing and overseeing office standard
o p e ra t i n g p ro c e d u re s a m o n g m a ny o t h e r
responsibilities.
Aisha has a strong passion for delivering the best on the
Unit)2000 – 2005), Ag Secretary NMA Board of Directors,
1999 – 2000 and Chief Legal Officer (1996-1999).
Before joining NIMASA, Aisha had worked with Aishatu
Maimuna & Co. (Solicitors & Advocates) – Principal
Partner, Alpha Services Limited, Kaduna, Alhaji Y. A.
Ahmed & Sons Limited, Kaduna – Secretary/Legal Adviser
and the Department of Legal Drafting, Kaduna State House
of Assembly as Legal Intern (NYSC) 1983 – 1984.
Aisha attended the prestigious Queen Amina College,
Kaduna where she obtained her West African School
Certificate before proceeding to Bayero University, Kano
(School of General Studies) to receive General Certificate
of Education. She then went to Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria where she got her Bachelor of Law degree and was
called to the Bar in 1983.
She has served in many committees too numerous to
mention, and has attended international and local courses
relating to shipping, legal, and maritime.
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