Ikechukwu Onyemekara assumes office as new GM, Corporate & Strategic Communications of NPA
Ikechukwu Onyemekara assumes office as new GM, Corporate & Strategic Communications of NPA
Segun Oladipupo
Mr. Ikechukwu Chika Onyemekara is the new General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications of the Nigeri Ports Authority (NPA).
This follows the recent redeployment carried out by the Making Director of the apex maritime agency, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho.
According to the Managing Directors, the redeployment was aimed at optimising the efficiency of the origination
With experience spanning over two decades in the industry, Mr. Onyemekara who assumed office at the weekend, has what it takes to excel in his new assignment.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
His career with the NPA began in 1992 as a marketing officer, where he gained significant expertise in the maritime industry.
His interpersonal skills and ability to interact with key stakeholders soon saw him transiting into strategic roles within the commercial department.
Recognizing his people management abilities, NPA management redeployed Onyemekara to the Public Affairs Division, where his strong performance and results-driven approach led to his appointment as Technical Assistant Protocol.
In this role, he coordinated media relations, diplomatic engagements, and government relations for several Managing Directors of the NPA, further solidifying his reputation as an invaluable asset to the organization.
Onyemekara has also represented the NPA at international fora , including the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), where he participated in working groups such as the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group for the IMSBC Code. He has also attended numerous national and international capacity-building workshops sponsored by the Authority.
An avid reader and traveler, Onyemekara is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and actively participates in alumni activities for the Federal Government College Kaduna.
Prior to his current appointment, he served as Assistant General Manager, Corporate & Strategic Communications.& Technical Assistant, Protocol to the Managing Director.
