Ahmadu Fidi Ahmadu – A Masterclasses in leadership and governance  By Chinedu Nwafor 

In today’s fast-evolving corporate environment, leaders like Ahmadu Fidi Ahmadu serve as exemplars of resilience, strategic acumen, and governance excellence. With over 23 years of experience in business leadership, Ahmadu stands tall as the Director & CEO of Waarith Consulting Limited, a leading marine cargo handling company catering to both maritime and international oil companies.

His academic credentials reflect a solid foundation in leadership and corporate governance. An alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the prestigious INSEAD, Ahmadu’s credentials include the INSEAD Certified Director Program (IDP-C), Advanced Certificates in Corporate Governance and Negotiation, and a Certificate in Global Management. He further refined his boardroom insights with a Board Director Diploma from IMD, and strengthened his ESG competencies with a Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) from the Corporate Governance Institute.

Ahmadu’s industry expertise spans port and terminal management, with professional training from Lloyd’s Maritime Institute and certifications in draught surveying, bunker surveying, and dry bulk cargo surveys. These qualifications support his company’s technical operations and reflect a holistic grasp of global maritime logistics.

His professional affiliations underscore his credibility and influence: Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Corporate Governance Professionals of Nigeria, Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria, and Centre for Public Service Productivity & Development Nigeria. Ahmadu is also a Licensed Human Resource Professional, and a member of institutions including the Institute of Directors Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, and Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria.

Beyond the boardroom, Ahmadu has contributed to national development. He served as a two-time board member of the Nigerian Rowing, Canoe & Sailing Federation, representing North-Eastern Nigeria (2017–2021 & 2021–2025), and sits on the Governing Board of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria. As Trustee of the Monguno and Bridgewater Green Foundation, he plays an active role in addressing climate change and desert encroachment.

Ahmadu Fidi Ahmadu is not just a corporate executive. He is a thought leader, a published author in HR, Corporate Governance, and ESG, and a chess enthusiast who finds intellectual stimulation in war documentaries.

In Ahmadu, Nigeria finds not just a CEO, but a visionary with a global perspective and a firm commitment to sustainability, governance, and productivity.

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