Partners NCDMB to Boost and Strengthen Participation

Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Jibril Abba; Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Secretary General of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, NMNOWTSSA, Comrade John Aleakhue Okpono and Executive Director Operations, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi during the visit

Again, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector.

Speaking when played host to Executive Members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, emphasized that under the supervision of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, led by Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, NIMASA is taking strategic steps to enhance local participation and encourage investment in the industry.

The NIMASA boss revealed that NIMASA is deepening its collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to explore policies that will boost indigenous involvement and strengthen Nigeria’s maritime sector.

His words “The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy is committed to encouraging indigenous players to invest more in Nigeria’s maritime industry. Issues such as national carriers and trade terms remain top priorities under this administration. Our focus is to create an enabling environment where private investors can thrive. In this regard, we have initiated discussions with the NCDMB and NNPC Limited to address these critical matters,” he said.

Comrade John Aleakhue Okpono, Secretary General of the Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, reiterated the need for closer collaboration between NIMASA and the Merchant Navy even as he  urged the NIMASA to review waiver clauses to ensure more opportunities for Nigerian seafarers.

From recent engagements and interactions with maritime stakeholders, it obvious that NIMASA remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships that will enhance local investment, create jobs, and drive sustainable growth in the maritime sector.