World Maritime Day: Nigeria Calls for Stronger Global Maritime Collaboration
Nigeria has urged the international community to deepen collaboration in the maritime sector, emphasizing the exchange of ideas, expertise, and technologies to foster safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable shipping.
Speaking at the 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event in Busan, Republic of Korea, the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, represented the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON.
Dr. Mobereola stressed the importance of translating global maritime deliberations into practical partnerships that deliver measurable benefits, particularly in strengthening regulation, building professional capacity, and enhancing industry competitiveness. He noted that Nigeria’s priority is to leverage opportunities from the event to improve regulatory performance , expand career prospects for Nigerian maritime professionals and boost competitiveness in line with the Federal Government’s Marine and Blue Economy agenda.
He further highlighted that sustained international cooperation is essential to tackling emerging challenges in global shipping, driving innovation, and advancing a maritime industry that is safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible.
Nigeria’s delegation, led by Dr. Mobereola, joined maritime leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on pressing issues and explore avenues for cooperation.
In a separate engagement with former IMO Secretary-General Mr. Kitack Lim, Dr. Mobereola expressed appreciation for his contributions to the global maritime sector and underscored the importance of continued dialogue among maritime leaders to advance shared objectives.
Nigeria’s active participation in the 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event reaffirms the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening international maritime relations, enhancing professional capacity, and leveraging strategic partnerships to unlock the full potential of the marine and blue economy for national development.
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