OECS Media Release

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is proud to announce the official appointment of Ms Aisha Maina, Chief Executive Officer of Aquarian Consult Limited, as OECS Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean Cooperation.

The appointment, effective July 1, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in advancing transatlantic South-South collaboration. Ms Maina’s role will serve as a vital catalyst in forging historic bridges between the Eastern Caribbean and the African continent.

L-R: Alh Musa Umar, Special Advisor to the Permanent Secretary of the Nigeria Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security; Dr Femi Ogunseinde, Executive Director of Investements, Ministry of Finance Incorporated, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Honourable Samal Mojah Duggins, Minister for Agriculture, fisheries and Marine Resources, Cooperatives, Entrepeneruship and Creative Economy; Natasha Deterville-Moise, Officer in Charge of the Economic Development Unit at the OECS Commission; Aisha Maina; H.E. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS; Engr Alkali, Special Advisor to the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and food security of Nigeria

Ms Maina brings to the Commission an extraordinary record of visionary leadership. As CEO of Aquarian Consult Limited, she has led high-impact initiatives spanning governance, trade, energy, agribusiness, social impact, and the creative economy. Her strategic expertise and deep network across public and private sectors in Africa will be instrumental in elevating trade, investment, and cultural linkages to unprecedented levels.

In her advisory mandate, Ms Maina will work directly with the Office of the Director General to guide policy frameworks and operational strategies that unlock tangible, mutual economic benefits.

Commending the appointment, Dr Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS, emphasised the transformative potential of this partnership:

“We are thrilled to welcome Ms Aisha Maina to the OECS team. Her proven track record, leadership at Aquarian Consult, and expansive vision for South-South collaboration make her uniquely equipped to lead our strategic engagement with Africa. This appointment reflects our unwavering commitment to building a more resilient, globally connected, and economically prosperous OECS community.”
Accepting the appointment, Ms Aisha Maina, CEO of Aquarian Consult Limited, stated:

“It is a deep privilege to serve the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States in this capacity. The historical, cultural, and economic synergy between Africa and the Caribbean represents an immense frontier of opportunity. I look forward to working closely with Director General Dr Didacus Jules and the OECS Commission to translate our shared vision into transformative trade, sustainable growth, and lasting partnerships for both our regions, strengthening the Transatlantic Bridge.”
About the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an international intergovernmental organisation dedicated to regional integration, economic cooperation, and sustainable development across the Eastern Caribbean. Headquartered in Castries, Saint Lucia, the OECS works to promote peace, solidarity, and economic resilience among its Member States: Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin.