Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan is a highly accomplished administrator and technocrat with over four decades of distinguished experience in the Nigerian maritime sector. His career is marked by extensive leadership exposure, institutional reform, and a deep understanding of maritime administration and labour relations.

In 1999, he was appointed Executive Chairman of the defunct Joint Dock Labour Industrial Council (JODLIC) by the then Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar. During his tenure, he successfully restored order, stability, and industrial harmony to Nigerian seaports. His leadership brought an end to prolonged labour disruptions, reinstated lawful operations, and significantly improved port efficiency, vessel turnaround time, and revenue generation across the seaports.

Mr. Ramalan also played a pivotal role in the strategic restructuring of Nigeria’s maritime governance framework. He spearheaded the merger of the defunct Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council (JOMALIC) and the National Maritime Authority (NMA), a landmark reform that led to the establishment of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). This consolidation strengthened regulatory oversight, enhanced maritime safety administration, and streamlined labour and operational governance within the industry.

His contributions continue to stand as a testament to his commitment to institutional development, industrial peace, and sustainable growth within Nigeria’s maritime sector.