Nigeria is set to join the global community in celebrating the 2024 World Maritime Day on Thursday, September 26, under the theme “Navigating the Future: Safety First” ¹.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to adhering to globally recognized standards, ensuring a robust and business-friendly maritime sector ¹.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration aims to significantly contribute to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through the Blue Economy ¹.
Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), assured stakeholders that Nigerian waters are safe for investment and pledged to create an enabling environment for sector growth ¹.
*Key Highlights:*
*Safety Priority_: NIMASA prioritizes safety of lives, property, and investments, committed to implementing government policies for a sustainable maritime future ¹.
*Global Standards_: Ministry agencies will operate according to globally recognized standards ¹.
*Blue Economy_: Nigeria aims to significantly contribute to GDP through the Blue Economy ¹.
*International Collaboration_:
Association of Marine Engineers and Surveyors (AMES) eager to collaborate with NIMASA to ensure safety of ships and enhance lives and property security ¹.
Nigeria’s World Maritime Day 2024 commemoration will take place in Lagos, with Minister Oyetola and agencies under the Ministry in attendance ¹.
The event highlights the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment, emphasizing specific aspects of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) work ².
