By Cliffsimon Akalonu
The Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Engineer Sarat Lara Braimah, has won the “most influential woman” award instituted by the Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW – Africa).
Her award, was in recognition of her immense contributions to the maritime sector, which also highlighted her role model figure for aspiring young female persons in Nigeria and her effectual human resource management as the first female Area Manager of National Inland Waterways Authority in Lagos.
Engineer Sarat Braimah transformative milestones in National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), have endeared her to key stakeholders in the industry and to the management of NIWA.
In a brief chat with the press, after the award, which took place recently at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Engineer Sarat Braimah expressed happiness at the award and promised to keep inspiring all the young persons beyond Nigeria to embrace the maritime world, particularly the female folks.
I pray that women in the service of our country, Nigeria and Africa, would remain steadfast and resilient. Nigeria needs our women, and I pray that the Nigerian women should always positively lead the way, ” she admonished.
“Thank you, CBW – Africa, for this well organised event and for recognizing me “. she said.
