Captain Ibrahim Olugbade

Captain Ibrahim Adeboyega Olugbade (born 2 June 1962) is a Master Mariner who currently occupies the position of the Alternate Permanent Representative to the ""International Maritime Organisation"". (IMO). He worked in the Nigerian-based ""Nigerian Ports Authority"". (NPA) in his Early life before he was transferred to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. (NIMASA) where he worked for several years. Until his employment at Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Ibrahim was an Assistant General Manager, Marine, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), a position in which he was in charge of all marine-related issues in the PA Eastern Pilotage District. He qualified as a master mariner in Australia in 1992. He holds various professional and academic qualifications from Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport in Egypt; the Australian Maritime College, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia; Rivers State University of Science and Technology; and Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa-Ibom State. Olugbade belongs to several professional bodies. He is a member of the International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations (IFSMA), London, England, and a fellow of both the Nautical Institute of Technology and Institute of Shipping Technology Nigeria. He is currently based in London, United Kingdom.

Early life

Ibrahim was born in a neighborhood in Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria, third of nine children. He is of Yoruba ancestry. Ibrahim had a Muslim upbringing and was introduced to Education at Apapa Baptist School where he stayed for two years. He later moved to Township Primary School, Port Harcourt where he acquired his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) in 1974. He graduated on to Ahoada County High School in Port Harcourt where he later moved to after his father had a business transfer. He earned his WAEC/GCE Certificate in 1980. Ibrahim moved on to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria where he earned National Diploma of Nautical Science in 1983. Already in position to work, Ibrahim captained his first ship, River Andoni which was named after local government Andoni. Ibrahim then furthered his Education to the Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, Egypt. There he acquired his First and Second Mate Certificate Of Competency and graduated in 1988. He later enrolled to Australian Maritime College in Launceston, Australia where he earned his Diploma of Applied Science Master Class I (FG) in 1993.

Organisations And Seminars

Still undergoing his Education, already spotted as a bright young man he was already invited to attend major seminars after his first job in the Nigerian Ports Authority. In 1984, He was a registered member of Institute of Transport Administration, United Kingdom and also Royal Institute of Navigation UK. In October 1999, He attended the IMO /Nigerian Government Piracy and Armed Robbery Against ships. On December 2000, Ibrahim attended Surveillance and Environmental Sensitivity Mapping for Oil Spill Contingency planning and Response. Attended IMO Maritime Security for West and Central African (PMAWCA) Countries in April 2003. Ibrahim Olugbade attended The April 2005 Port Infrastructure Development and Management in a Concessioned Environment (London UK). On April 2006, attended Port State Control Course at the University of London. Also on July 2007, attended Port Facility Security Officer Course, Maritime Underwater security Consultants, HQS Wellington, London.

Career

Nigerian National Shipping Lines

Ibrahim joined the Nigerian National Shipping Line in August, 1983 and worked as a Deck Cadet Officer until 1985. After showing his hardworking and communication qualities, he was promoted to the Third Mate (Officer) on December 1985. He worked in that position for two successive years. After his second year as Third Mate (Officer), he exhibited his great leadership skills and was promoted to a more leading role, Second Officer (nautical). He worked in that position for a year and later resigned on April 1989 after being offered a job at better ranked Pacific International Lines, Singapore.

Pacific International Lines

On June 1989, Ibrahim Olugbade transferred to Pacific International Lines as the Second Officer (nautical). His leadership and communication skills were notable immediately and was promoted to Chief Officer just 4 months after. He worked as the Chief Officer for two years. After exhibiting a lot of Flexible and Independent Working qualities, he was offered a well earned promotion to Master (naval) which enabled him to make major decisions for the establishment ( Pacific International Lines ). He left the establishment after being offered a more comfortable job at Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

Nigerian Ports Authority

Presently the Assistant General Manager Marine of the Nigerian Ports Authority, in charge of all marine related issues in the ""Nigerian Pilotage District"". Served as Harbour Master of various Pilotage Districts for 18 years in the Nigerian Ports Authority. Responsible for provision of efficient marine services and ensuring safe navigable channel for vessels. Served onboard sea-going vessels (General Cargo and Container Vessels) from Cadet Officer to Master (naval).

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

Presently

Personal life

Ibrahim Olugbade is married, with three children. Ibrahim and his family are devoted Muslims.