NIMASA COMMITS TO BOLSTER MARITIME BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT
By Mcanthony Onuoha
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reiterated its commitment to bolster maritime business advancement by providing a level playground for entrepreneurs and business investors in the maritime sector.
RIGHT- LEFT : 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 a courtesy visit by the Secretary General of NMNOWTSSA at the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos*
Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Director General of NIMASA, disclosed this while playing host to the Executive Members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association. He assured that under the supervision of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, led by Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, NIMASA was taking strategic steps towards enhancing local participation as well as encourage investment in the industry.
The Director General divulged that NIMASA was deepening its collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to explore policies that would encourage aboriginal inclusion as we as revitalize the maritime sector.
According to the DG, “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 stated.
In his reaction, Comrade John Aleakhue Okpono, Secretary General of the Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, highlighted the need for synergy and collaboration between NIMASA and the Merchant Navy. He also urged the Agency to review waiver clauses so as to provide more opportunities for Nigerian seafarers.
NIMASA reassured that it remained committed to fostering strategic partnerships that would enhance local investment, create jobs, and drive sustainable development in Nigeria’s maritime sector
