By Seun Ibiyemi
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commissioned the NIMASA Museum at the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, in a move aimed at preserving and promoting Nigeria’s maritime heritage.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, represented by the agency’s Director of Planning, Research and Data Management Services, Mrs. Aisha Jidda, formally declared the museum open to the public.
Mobereola described the facility as a repository of Nigeria’s maritime history and a centre dedicated to preserving the country’s rich maritime heritage for future generations.
According to him, the museum will serve as an educational and research hub, showcasing historical artefacts, archival materials, maritime innovations and the evolution of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
He noted that the establishment of the museum underscores NIMASA’s commitment to promoting maritime awareness, supporting research and inspiring future generations of maritime professionals.
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The NIMASA boss added that the facility would also play a key role in preserving the legacy of Nigeria’s maritime sector while contributing to the growth of the country’s Marine and Blue Economy.
Mobereola urged students, researchers, industry stakeholders and members of the public to visit the museum to gain a deeper understanding of Nigeria’s maritime journey and its strategic importance to national development.
The museum, located within the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre in Kirikiri, Lagos, is expected to serve as a centre for learning, research and public engagement as Nigeria seeks to strengthen its maritime sector and unlock opportunities within the blue economy.
