By Seun Ibiyemi
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare, working conditions and professional development of Nigerian seafarers through stronger collaboration with key maritime stakeholders, including the Mission to Seafarers (MtS).
R-L: Executive Director, Operation, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Engr. Fatai Adeyemi; making a presentation to the Chairman, Management Committee of Mission to Seafarers (MtS) Lagos, Chief Adebayo Sarumi, OON, during a courtesy visit by the Chairman, Management Committee, Mission to Seafarers, Lagos to the headquarters of NIMASA in Lagos.
The Director-General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola, made this known while receiving the Chairman of the Management Committee of Mission to Seafarers Lagos, Adebayo Sarumi, and the Regional Director of Mission to Seafarers Africa, Cedric Rautenbach, during a courtesy visit to the agency’s headquarters in Lagos.
Representing the Director-General, NIMASA’s Executive Director, Operations, Fatai Taiye Adeyemi, said the agency would continue implementing policies aimed at enhancing the welfare and career growth of Nigerian seafarers.
L-R: Chairman, Management Committee of Mission to Seafarers (MtS) Lagos, Chief Adebayo Sarumi, OON; Regional Director, Mission to Seafarers Africa, Reverend Cedric Rautenbach; Executive Director Operation, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Adeyemi; and Executive Director, Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services, NIMASA Mr. Jibril Abba. During a courtesy visit by the Chairman, Management Committee, Mission to Seafarers, Lagos to the headquarters of NIMASA in Lagos.
“NIMASA remains committed to improving the welfare of seafarers through enhanced certification processes, capacity development, and policies that promote their wellbeing and professional advancement.
We will continue to collaborate with stakeholders such as the Mission to Seafarers to ensure that seafarers receive the support they deserve both at sea and in port,” he said.
Sarumi commended NIMASA for its ongoing reforms in the maritime sector and expressed appreciation for the agency’s support.
He noted that the Mission to Seafarers has consistently provided welfare, pastoral care and practical assistance to seafarers across the world, adding that closer collaboration with NIMASA would further strengthen support services for maritime professionals in Nigeria.
L-R: Chairman, Management Committee of Mission to Seafarers (MtS) Lagos, Chief Adebayo Sarumi, OON; making a presentation to the Executive Director, Operations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Adeyemi; alongside Chaplain, at the Mission to Seafarers Lagos, The Venerable Raphael O. Gbenie; during a courtesy visit by the Chairman, Management Committee, Mission to Seafarers, Lagos to the headquarters of NIMASA in Lagos.
Also speaking, Rautenbach explained that while the Mission to Seafarers and the Port Welfare Committee share the common objective of improving seafarers’ welfare, both organisations operate under separate but complementary mandates.
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He stressed that deeper cooperation among stakeholders would enhance the support available to seafarers calling at Nigerian ports.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for both organisations to discuss issues relating to seafarers’ welfare, decent working conditions and other areas of mutual collaboration aimed at strengthening welfare support services within Nigeria’s maritime industry.
L-R: Chairman, Management Committee of Mission to Seafarers (MtS) Lagos, Chief Adebayo Sarumi, OON; Regional Director, Mission to Seafarers Africa, Reverend Cedric Rautenbach; Dr. Mrs Yetunde Akinluyi; Executive Director Operation, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA Engr. Fatai Adeyemi; and Executive Director, Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services, NIMASA, Mr. Jibril Abba, Barr. Funmi Folorunsho and Deputy Director Maritime Labour Services, NIMASA, Hajia Hadiza Maina; during a courtesy visit by the Chairman, Management Committee, Mission to Seafarers, Lagos to the headquarters of NIMASA in Lagos.
NIMASA said it remains committed to safeguarding the rights and welfare of Nigerian seafarers in line with international best practices and the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
The agency added that it would continue to promote decent work through stakeholder engagement, stronger regulatory oversight and policies designed to ensure Nigerian seafarers operate in a safe and supportive environment.
