Written by Jerry Aguigbo The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reiterated its dedication to promoting fair competition and establishing a supportive atmosphere for companies operating in Nigeria’s maritime industry.
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While addressing the Executive Members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, NIMASA Director General Dr. Dayo Mobereola made this announcement. He underlined that NIMASA is taking proactive measures to boost local involvement and promote investment in the sector, overseen by the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, which is headed by Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON.
According to Dr. Mobereola, NIMASA is strengthening its partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in order to investigate strategies that would increase indigenous participation and fortify Nigeria’s maritime industry. “The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy is dedicated to promoting more investment by local companies in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Under this administration, issues like trade conditions and national carriers continue to be of utmost importance. Our goal is to establish a supportive atmosphere that will allow private investors to prosper.
To address these important issues, we have started talks with the NCDMB and NNPC Limited in this regard,” he said. NIMASA and the Merchant Navy must work together more closely, Comrade John Aleakhue Okpono, Secretary General of the Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, responded.
In order to provide additional chances for Nigerian seafarers, he also requested the Agency to examine waiver provisions. NIMASA is still dedicated to developing strategic alliances that would boost domestic investment, generate employment, and promote long-term expansion in the maritime industry.
