ZAINAB JUNAID
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a level playing field and enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola made the pledge while receiving the executive members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, NMNOWTSSA.
Right: Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Jibril Abba; Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola (Second Right); 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 a courtesy visit by the Secretary General of NMNOWTSSA at the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos.
According to a statement signed by Edward Osagie on February 25, 2025, Dr. Mobereola emphasized that NIMASA, under the supervision of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is taking strategic steps to enhance local participation and encourage investment in the industry.
He highlighted the agency’s deepening collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to explore policies boosting indigenous involvement and strengthening Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, right, and Secretary General of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, NMNOWTSSA, Comrade John Aleakhue Okpono during a courtesy visit by the Secretary General of NMNOWTSSA at the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos
“The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy is committed to encouraging indigenous players to invest more in Nigeria’s maritime industry.
“Our focus is to create an enabling environment where private investors can thrive,” Dr. Mobereola stated.
In response, Comrade John Aleakhue Okpono, Secretary General of the Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, urged NIMASA to review waiver clauses and ensure more opportunities for Nigerian seafarers.
NIMASA remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships that enhance local investment, create jobs, and drive sustainable growth in the maritime sector.
