President Tinubu Commits to Maritime Development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to developing Nigeria’s maritime sector as a viable alternative to fossil energy.
The President reiterated this when he received in audience the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, in Lagos.
He noted that the recent signing of the National Maritime Policy was a deliberate step to entrench global best practices and strengthen the competitiveness of the Nigerian maritime industry.
In his remarks, the IMO Secretary-General commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for its remarkable achievements in maritime safety and security, particularly in safeguarding the Gulf of Guinea.
He assured them that the United Nations agency remains ready to collaborate with Nigeria in sustaining the recent successes recorded in the sector.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. Adegboyega Oyetola led the IMO Secretary-General and other industry leaders to the engagement.
They include Permanent Secretary Olufemi Oloruntola, Director General of NIMASA; Dr Dayo Mobereola, the MD of NPA; Dr Abubaker Dansoho; and MD NIWA Bola Oyebamiji.