ZAINAB JUNAID
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and repair capacity.
NIMASA Deep Blue Vessel – DB Lagos in the dock at Nigerdock at Snake Island integrated Free Zone during an inspection visit by DG NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola in Lagos
Dr. Mobereola made the commitment during an inspection visit to Nigerdock at Snake Island integrated Free Zone, Lagos a working visit to Ni on 6 July 2025.
This visit aimed to assess the ongoing maintenance work on the DB Lagos, a special mission vessel used for maritime surveillance and national security operations.
The vessel plays a vital role in combating oil theft, smuggling, illegal immigration, and other maritime crimes within Nigeria’s waters.
Speaking, Dr. Mobereola expressed satisfaction with the progress made and described the project as a clear demonstration of Nigeria’s capability to handle sophisticated ship repairs and construction. “What I am seeing here today is a testimony to the fact that we have the ability not only to repair but also to build here in Nigeria,” he stated.
L-R:Head, Maritime Safety and Seafarers Standards, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Engr. Patrick Eigbe; Sales Officer, Nigerdock, David Danladi;Country Director, HLSI Nigeria, Tal Spekto; Director General NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Commander Deep Blue Task Group, Navy Captain Levi Dashe Deyin; Managing Director, Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ), Semiu Akorede and Sales Director, Nigerdock, Adebola Adesoye during an inspection visit by the NIMASA DG to Nigerdock at Snake Island integrated Free Zone, Lagos.
He noted that the inspection aligns with the vision of the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, who has prioritised the development of local capacity in shipbuilding and repairs. “We at NIMASA are demonstrating our belief in this vision by maintaining our own vessels here,” Mobereola added.
The visit underscored NIMASA’s drive to promote indigenous maritime infrastructure, enhance national security, and advance sustainable growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
