The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has been honoured with an award of recognition by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The school said the award was given to him in appreciation of what it called “his impactful mentorship and commitment” to the development of younger generations.
NIMASA Deputy Director and Head of Public Relations, Mr. Osagie Edward in a statement made available to Maritime Bits said the recognition was conferred during the school’s 64th Founders’ Day celebration held in Ibadan where Mobereola joined other alumni and stakeholders to celebrate the institution’s enduring legacy of excellence.
Edward quoted the NIMASA helmsman expressing profound appreciation to the school’s management and the Old Boys’ Association for the honour, noting that the recognition holds deep personal significance.
Mobereola was said to have reflected on his formative years at the school saying “attending the 64th Founders’ Day of St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan, brought back a flood of nostalgic memories.
Continuing, he said: “Fifty years after walking through those gates where many of my formative years were shaped, I remain deeply grateful for the friendships, guidance from teachers, and the bond of classmates. I also wish to sincerely appreciate the Old Boys’ Association for the recognition accorded me this year. I do not take this honour for granted.”
He reiterated his commitment to mentoring younger people saying “I remain committed to serving as a role model to the younger generation and to mentoring young men as they navigate their own paths.”
He also encouraged the students to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to excellence, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and positive role models in achieving success.
