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{{infobox officeholder
{{infobox officeholder
|name = Dakuku Peterside
|name = Dakuku Peterside
| image = Dakuku Peterside in London - 2017 (38714062172) (cropped).jpg
| image = Dakuku Peterside in London - 2017 (3x4 crop).jpg
| caption = Peterside in London in 2017
|office = [[Director General]] of the [[Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency]]
|office = [[Director General]] of the [[Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency]]
| term_start = 10 March 2016
| term_start = 10 March 2016
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| deputy =
| deputy =
| predecessor = Zaikede Patrick Akpobolokemi<ref>{{cite news|title=Former DG Akpobolokemi Forged Private Company’s Identity To Steal N754m From NIMASA, Witness Tells Court {{!}} Sahara Reporters|url=http://saharareporters.com/2017/07/12/former-dg-akpobolokemi-forged-private-company’s-identity-steal-n754m-nimasa-witness-tells|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=Sahara Reporters|publisher=SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK|date=12 July 2017}}</ref>
| predecessor = Zaikede Patrick Akpobolokemi<ref>{{cite news|title=Former DG Akpobolokemi Forged Private Company’s Identity To Steal N754m From NIMASA, Witness Tells Court {{!}} Sahara Reporters|url=http://saharareporters.com/2017/07/12/former-dg-akpobolokemi-forged-private-company’s-identity-steal-n754m-nimasa-witness-tells|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=Sahara Reporters|publisher=SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK|date=12 July 2017}}</ref>
| successor = [[Bashir Y. Jamoh]]
| successor = [[Bashir Y Jamoh]]
| office1 = [[House of Representatives (Nigeria)|Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria]]<ref>{{cite web|author1=Nwaorgu Faustinus|title=Nigeria Articles – Hon. Dakuku Peterside: The House of Representative Candidate and His Political Movement|url=http://articles.onlinenigeria.com/mobile/articles/4173-hon-dakuku-peterside-the-house-of-representative-candidate-and-his-political-movement.html|website=articles.onlinenigeria.com|accessdate=23 October 2017}}</ref>
| office1 = [[House of Representatives (Nigeria)|Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria]]<ref>{{cite web|author1=Nwaorgu Faustinus|title=Nigeria Articles – Hon. Dakuku Peterside: The House of Representative Candidate and His Political Movement|url=http://articles.onlinenigeria.com/mobile/articles/4173-hon-dakuku-peterside-the-house-of-representative-candidate-and-his-political-movement.html|website=articles.onlinenigeria.com|accessdate=23 October 2017}}</ref>
| term_start1 = 2011
| term_start1 = 2011
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| party = [[All Progressive Congress]] (APC)
| party = [[All Progressive Congress]] (APC)
| spouse = Elima Dakuku
| spouse = Elima Dakuku
| children = Soba, Belema and Miebi
| children = Soba, Belema and Tamuno
| residence = [[Port Harcourt]] / [[Lagos]]
| residence = [[Port Harcourt]] / [[Lagos]]
| alma_mater = [[Rivers State University]]<br/>[[University of Port Harcourt]]
| alma_mater = [[Rivers State University]]<br/>[[University of Port Harcourt]]
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'''Dakuku Adol Peterside, PhD.''' is a Nigerian politician. He was formerly the Director General of [[Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency]] since March 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Executive Management {{!}} Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)|url=http://nimasa.gov.ng/about-us/executive-management/dr-dakuku-peterside|website=nimasa.gov.ng|accessdate=23 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile/History Of Newly Appointed Nimasa DG Dakuku Peterside – Daily Media Nigeria|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofilehistory-newly-appointed-nimasa-dg-dakuku-peterside/|website=dailymedia.com.ng|accessdate=23 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=IMO: AAMA Chairman, Dakuku Peterside Meets African Representatives – GLOBAL VILLAGE EXTRA|url=http://globalvillageextra.com/en/index.php/2017/07/27/imo-aama-chairman-peterside-meets-african-representatives/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=globalvillageextra.com|publisher=t}}</ref> Prior to his role at NIMASA, he was a member of the Nigerian [[House of Representatives (Nigeria)|House of Representatives]].
'''Dakuku Adol Peterside''' is a Nigerian politician. He was formerly the Director General of [[Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency]] from March 2016 to March 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Executive Management {{!}} Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)|url=http://nimasa.gov.ng/about-us/executive-management/dr-dakuku-peterside|website=nimasa.gov.ng|accessdate=23 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Biography/Profile/History Of Newly Appointed Nimasa DG Dakuku Peterside – Daily Media Nigeria|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofilehistory-newly-appointed-nimasa-dg-dakuku-peterside/|website=dailymedia.com.ng|accessdate=23 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=IMO: AAMA Chairman, Dakuku Peterside Meets African Representatives – GLOBAL VILLAGE EXTRA|url=http://globalvillageextra.com/en/index.php/2017/07/27/imo-aama-chairman-peterside-meets-african-representatives/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=globalvillageextra.com|publisher=t}}</ref> Prior to his role at NIMASA, he was a member of the Nigerian [[House of Representatives (Nigeria)|House of Representatives]].


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Peterside was born in Biriye, [[Kingdom of Opobo]], and grew up in [[Azumini]], Aba in present-day [[Abia State]], and in [[Kaduna]] and [[Port Harcourt]] at various times.
Peterside was born in Biriye, [[Kingdom of Opobo]], and grew up in [[Azumini]], Aba in present-day [[Abia State]], and in [[Kaduna]] and [[Port Harcourt]] at various times.


Having graduated from Okrika Grammar School in 1986/87, he went to [[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]] (RSUST) in Port Harcourt, where he studied medical laboratory sciences, specializing in haematology and blood transfusion. He was elected National President, National Union of Rivers State Students in January 1992. He was also editor of the student paper ''Kampuswatch''. Peterside returned to RSUST and earned a master's degree in Management. He is presently a doctoral candidate of the [[University of Port Harcourt]].<ref>{{cite news|title=FG appoints Dakuku Peterside as DG NIMASA – Vanguard News|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/fg-appoints-peterside-as-dg-nimasa/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=Vanguard News|publisher=ADEKUNLE|date=10 March 2016}}</ref>
Having graduated from Okrika Grammar School in 1986/87, he went to [[Rivers State University of Science and Technology]] (RSUST) in Port Harcourt, where he studied medical laboratory science, specializing in haematology and blood transfusion. He was elected National President, National Union of Rivers State Students in January 1992. He was also editor of the student paper ''Kampuswatch''. Peterside returned to RSUST and earned a master's degree in Management. He got his doctoral degree from the [[University of Port Harcourt]].<ref>{{cite news|title=FG appoints Dakuku Peterside as DG NIMASA – Vanguard News|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/fg-appoints-peterside-as-dg-nimasa/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=Vanguard News|publisher=ADEKUNLE|date=10 March 2016}}</ref>


Peterside is a member of the [[Nigerian Institute of Management]], a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria, and a member of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences of Nigeria.
Peterside is a member of the [[Nigerian Institute of Management]], a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria, and a member of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences of Nigeria.
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Peterside was elected to the [[House of Representatives (Nigeria)|House of Representatives]] in 2011, and served between May 2011 and May 2015 as chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)<ref>{{cite web|title=Knocks As FG Appoints Amaechi’s Man; Dakuku Peterside As DG NIMASA 1 ...Stakeholders say; he was appointed to come and make his own money, it is a setback for the maritime industry.|url=http://shippingposition.com.ng/main-news/knocks-as-fg-appoints-amaechis-man-dakuku-peterside-as-dg-nimasa-1-stakeholders-say-he-was|website=ShippingPosition Online|accessdate=23 October 2017|language=en|date=11 March 2016}}</ref> where he had the privilege to oversight strategic National Oil and Gas establishments such as Petroleum Equalisation Fund, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, Pipelines and Products Marketing Company. He co-over sighted Petroleum Technology Development Fund.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dakuku, Wabote align to boosts local content in the Marine Sector|url=http://shipsandports.com.ng/dakuku-wabote-align-boosts-local-content-marine-sector/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=Ships & Ports|date=7 December 2016|language=en-NG}}</ref> He led other legislators to sponsor and champion the Petroleum Industry Bill as chairman of the technical Committee of the House of Representatives. He presented a total of 36 scholar papers in five countries on the reform of Oil and Gas industry and government institutions in developing countries.
Peterside was elected to the [[House of Representatives (Nigeria)|House of Representatives]] in 2011, and served between May 2011 and May 2015 as chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)<ref>{{cite web|title=Knocks As FG Appoints Amaechi’s Man; Dakuku Peterside As DG NIMASA 1 ...Stakeholders say; he was appointed to come and make his own money, it is a setback for the maritime industry.|url=http://shippingposition.com.ng/main-news/knocks-as-fg-appoints-amaechis-man-dakuku-peterside-as-dg-nimasa-1-stakeholders-say-he-was|website=ShippingPosition Online|accessdate=23 October 2017|language=en|date=11 March 2016}}</ref> where he had the privilege to oversight strategic National Oil and Gas establishments such as Petroleum Equalisation Fund, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, Pipelines and Products Marketing Company. He co-over sighted Petroleum Technology Development Fund.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dakuku, Wabote align to boosts local content in the Marine Sector|url=http://shipsandports.com.ng/dakuku-wabote-align-boosts-local-content-marine-sector/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=Ships & Ports|date=7 December 2016|language=en-NG}}</ref> He led other legislators to sponsor and champion the Petroleum Industry Bill as chairman of the technical Committee of the House of Representatives. He presented a total of 36 scholar papers in five countries on the reform of Oil and Gas industry and government institutions in developing countries.


Before serving as commissioner of Works, Peterside had served as Executive director, Development and Leadership Institute 2003–2007, Senior Special Assistant to [[Governor of Rivers State]] on works (2003–2005), chairman, [[Opobo–Nkoro]] LGA (2002–2003), Special Assistant to Governor of Rivers State on Youths and Student Affairs (1999–2002). He also served concurrently on the Board of Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture.<ref>{{cite news|title=Biography/Profile/History Of Newly Appointed Nimasa DG Dakuku Peterside – Daily Media Nigeria|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofilehistory-newly-appointed-nimasa-dg-dakuku-peterside/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=dailymedia.com.ng}}</ref>
Before serving as commissioner of Works, Peterside had served as Executive Director, Development and Leadership Institute 2003–2007, Senior Special Assistant to [[Governor of Rivers State]] on works (2003–2005), chairman, [[Opobo–Nkoro]] LGA (2002–2003), Special Assistant to Governor of Rivers State on Youths and Student Affairs (1999–2002). He also served concurrently on the Board of Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture.<ref>{{cite news|title=Biography/Profile/History Of Newly Appointed Nimasa DG Dakuku Peterside – Daily Media Nigeria|url=http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofilehistory-newly-appointed-nimasa-dg-dakuku-peterside/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=dailymedia.com.ng}}</ref>


He served as [[Rivers State Commissioner of Works]] from October 2007 to January 2011. As Commissioner of works, he managed the largest construction portfolio ever in the history of state government's construction, supervising a total of 200 road projects (totaling 1,000&nbsp;km), 5 flyover bridges, and 10 bridges in four years.
He served as [[Rivers State Commissioner of Works]] from October 2007 to January 2011. As Commissioner of works, he managed the largest construction portfolio ever in the history of state government's construction, supervising a total of 200 road projects (totaling 1,000&nbsp;km), 5 flyover bridges, and 10 bridges in four years.


In March 2020, Nigerian President [[Muhammadu Buhari]] replaced Peterside with [[Bashir Y. Jamoh]] as Director-General of NIMASA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shipsandports.com.ng/why-buhari-sacked-dakuku-as-nimasa-director-general-official/|title=Why Buhari sacked Dakuku as NIMASA Director-General — Official |website=Ships & Ports|date=5 March 2020}}</ref>
In March 2020, Nigerian President [[Muhammadu Buhari]] replaced Peterside with [[Bashir Y Jamoh]] as Director-General of NIMASA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shipsandports.com.ng/why-buhari-sacked-dakuku-as-nimasa-director-general-official/|title=Why Buhari sacked Dakuku as NIMASA Director-General — Official |website=Ships & Ports|date=5 March 2020}}</ref>


== Awards and honours ==
== Awards and honours ==
* NIMASA awarded as the Public Organisation of the year 2016 Awards by Tell Magazine<ref>{{cite news|title=NIMASA wins public organisation of the year award – Vanguard News|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/nimasa-wins-public-organisation-year-award/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=Vanguard News|date=18 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NIMASA Clinches TELL Awards|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/06/30/nimasa-clinches-tell-awards/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=THISDAYLIVE|publisher=Solomon Elusoji|date=29 June 2017}}</ref>
* NIMASA awarded as the Public Organisation of the year 2016 Awards by Tell Magazine<ref>{{cite news|title=NIMASA wins public organisation of the year award – Vanguard News|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/nimasa-wins-public-organisation-year-award/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=Vanguard News|date=18 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NIMASA Clinches TELL Awards|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/06/30/nimasa-clinches-tell-awards/|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=THISDAYLIVE|publisher=Solomon Elusoji|date=29 June 2017}}</ref>
* Peterside received the award of excellence in public life as "Student-friendly" by Uniport Students Union Government in 2011<ref>{{cite news|title=Uniport SUG Honours Dakuku Peterside "He is student-friendly" – President|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/sports/47465/uniport-sug-honours-dakuku-peterside-he-is-student-friendl.html|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=TheNigerianVoice.com|language=en}}</ref>
* Peterside received the award of excellence in public life as "Student-friendly" by Uniport Students Union Government in 2011<ref>{{cite news|title=Uniport SUG Honours Dakuku Peterside "He is student-friendly" – President|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/sports/47465/uniport-sug-honours-dakuku-peterside-he-is-student-friendl.html|accessdate=23 October 2017|work=TheNigerianVoice.com|language=en}}</ref>
* In 2019, he received the Maritime Living Legend award from Maritime Media Limited.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 5, 2019 |title=Peterside bags maritime award, challenges media on constructive reporting |work=Vanguard Newspaper |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/peterside-bags-maritime-award-challenges-media-on-constructive-reporting/}}</ref>
* In 2019, he received the Maritime Living Legend award from Maritime Media Limited for his contributions to Nigeria's maritime sector.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 5, 2019 |title=Peterside bags maritime award, challenges media on constructive reporting |work=Vanguard Newspaper |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/peterside-bags-maritime-award-challenges-media-on-constructive-reporting/}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Peterside is married to Elima, a lawyer and with three children, Soba, Belema and Miebi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile of Dakuku Peterside|url=http://timenigeria.com/profile-of-dakuku-peterside/|website=Time Nigeria Magazine|accessdate=23 October 2017|date=7 October 2016}}</ref>
Peterside is married to Elima Dakuku Peterside, a lawyer and with three children, Soba, Belema and Tamuno.<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile of Dakuku Peterside|url=http://timenigeria.com/profile-of-dakuku-peterside/|website=Time Nigeria Magazine|accessdate=23 October 2017|date=7 October 2016}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Dakuku Peterside
Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
In office
10 March 2016 – 4 March 2020
Preceded byZaikede Patrick Akpobolokemi[1]
Succeeded byBashir Y Jamoh
Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria[2]
In office
2011–2015
ConstituencyAndoni–Opobo–Nkoro
Rivers State Commissioner of Works
In office
2007–2011
GovernorRotimi Amaechi
Preceded byJulius Orumbo
Succeeded byVictor Giadom
Executive Director of Development and Leadership Institute (DLI)
In office
2005–2007
Senior Special Assistant to Governor of Rivers State on Works
In office
2003–2005
Chairman Opobo-Nkoro Local Government Area
In office
2002–2003
GovernorPeter Odili
Personal details
BornBiriye, Opobo Kingdom, Rivers State, Nigeria
Political partyAll Progressive Congress (APC)
SpouseElima Dakuku
ChildrenSoba, Belema and Tamuno
ResidencePort Harcourt / Lagos
Alma materRivers State University
University of Port Harcourt
OccupationPolitician

Dakuku Adol Peterside is a Nigerian politician. He was formerly the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency from March 2016 to March 2020.[3][4][5] Prior to his role at NIMASA, he was a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives.

Early life and education

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Peterside was born in Biriye, Kingdom of Opobo, and grew up in Azumini, Aba in present-day Abia State, and in Kaduna and Port Harcourt at various times.

Having graduated from Okrika Grammar School in 1986/87, he went to Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) in Port Harcourt, where he studied medical laboratory science, specializing in haematology and blood transfusion. He was elected National President, National Union of Rivers State Students in January 1992. He was also editor of the student paper Kampuswatch. Peterside returned to RSUST and earned a master's degree in Management. He got his doctoral degree from the University of Port Harcourt.[6]

Peterside is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria, and a member of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences of Nigeria.

Political career

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When he graduated from RSUST, he joined public service. He was first appointed Special Assistant to Governor of Rivers State Peter Odili on Student and Youth Affairs in August 1999 at the age of 29.[7]

Peterside was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011, and served between May 2011 and May 2015 as chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)[8] where he had the privilege to oversight strategic National Oil and Gas establishments such as Petroleum Equalisation Fund, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, Pipelines and Products Marketing Company. He co-over sighted Petroleum Technology Development Fund.[9] He led other legislators to sponsor and champion the Petroleum Industry Bill as chairman of the technical Committee of the House of Representatives. He presented a total of 36 scholar papers in five countries on the reform of Oil and Gas industry and government institutions in developing countries.

Before serving as commissioner of Works, Peterside had served as Executive Director, Development and Leadership Institute 2003–2007, Senior Special Assistant to Governor of Rivers State on works (2003–2005), chairman, Opobo–Nkoro LGA (2002–2003), Special Assistant to Governor of Rivers State on Youths and Student Affairs (1999–2002). He also served concurrently on the Board of Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture.[10]

He served as Rivers State Commissioner of Works from October 2007 to January 2011. As Commissioner of works, he managed the largest construction portfolio ever in the history of state government's construction, supervising a total of 200 road projects (totaling 1,000 km), 5 flyover bridges, and 10 bridges in four years.

In March 2020, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari replaced Peterside with Bashir Y Jamoh as Director-General of NIMASA.[11]

Awards and honours

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  • NIMASA awarded as the Public Organisation of the year 2016 Awards by Tell Magazine[12][13]
  • Peterside received the award of excellence in public life as "Student-friendly" by Uniport Students Union Government in 2011[14]
  • In 2019, he received the Maritime Living Legend award from Maritime Media Limited for his contributions to Nigeria's maritime sector.[15]

Personal life

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Peterside is married to Elima Dakuku Peterside, a lawyer and with three children, Soba, Belema and Tamuno.[16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Former DG Akpobolokemi Forged Private Company's Identity To Steal N754m From NIMASA, Witness Tells Court | Sahara Reporters". Sahara Reporters. SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  2. ^ Nwaorgu Faustinus. "Nigeria Articles – Hon. Dakuku Peterside: The House of Representative Candidate and His Political Movement". articles.onlinenigeria.com. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Executive Management | Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)". nimasa.gov.ng. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Biography/Profile/History Of Newly Appointed Nimasa DG Dakuku Peterside – Daily Media Nigeria". dailymedia.com.ng. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  5. ^ "IMO: AAMA Chairman, Dakuku Peterside Meets African Representatives – GLOBAL VILLAGE EXTRA". globalvillageextra.com. t. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  6. ^ "FG appoints Dakuku Peterside as DG NIMASA – Vanguard News". Vanguard News. ADEKUNLE. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Dakuku Peterside: Celebrating a Wonderful Leader". Vanguard News. 30 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Knocks As FG Appoints Amaechi's Man; Dakuku Peterside As DG NIMASA 1 ...Stakeholders say; he was appointed to come and make his own money, it is a setback for the maritime industry". ShippingPosition Online. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  9. ^ "Dakuku, Wabote align to boosts local content in the Marine Sector". Ships & Ports. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  10. ^ "Biography/Profile/History Of Newly Appointed Nimasa DG Dakuku Peterside – Daily Media Nigeria". dailymedia.com.ng. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  11. ^ "Why Buhari sacked Dakuku as NIMASA Director-General — Official". Ships & Ports. 5 March 2020.
  12. ^ "NIMASA wins public organisation of the year award – Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 18 June 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  13. ^ "NIMASA Clinches TELL Awards". THISDAYLIVE. Solomon Elusoji. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  14. ^ "Uniport SUG Honours Dakuku Peterside "He is student-friendly" – President". TheNigerianVoice.com. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  15. ^ "Peterside bags maritime award, challenges media on constructive reporting". Vanguard Newspaper. 5 June 2019.
  16. ^ "Profile of Dakuku Peterside". Time Nigeria Magazine. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2017.