By Chika Chukwudi The long-anticipated disbursement of Nigeria’s Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) marks a defining moment for the nation’s maritime sector. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the release of the fund signals more than policy execution it reflects a strategic effort to reposition Nigeria as a formidable maritime nation by empowering indigenous…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has issued a strong warning to heads of agencies under his ministry, stressing the need for strict accountability and measurable performance outcomes. Oyetola gave the directive on Thursday in Lagos during the signing of performance bonds with heads of maritime agencies at the…
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) engaged with members of the House of Representatives at the National Assembly during the budget defence session, reaffirming his commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the sustained development of Nigeria’s maritime sector. L-R: Member, House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration;…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has been honoured with an Award of Recognition by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan in appreciation of his impactful mentorship and commitment to the development of younger generations. The recognition was conferred during the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world as they celebrate the Eid al-Fitr festival, calling on citizens to uphold values of compassion, discipline, and service to humanity. In a statement issued by the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting greater participation of women in Nigeria’s maritime sector, stressing that sustainable growth in the industry requires the active contributions of both men and women. Mobereola made the statement while delivering the keynote…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola has called for digital transformation as a catalyst for increasing the number of women participation in the maritime industry. Dr Mobereola said this in Lagos at a regional symposium organized by NIMASA in collaboration with the Kofi…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has commended women for their significant contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s maritime sector. This was disclosed in statement issued by the Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Osagie Edward. Mobereola gave the commendation in a goodwill…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has renewed its strategic capacity development partnership with the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden, with the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime human capital and institutional capacity. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, the Director General…
By Chika Chukwudi Author of Blue Economy: Gateway to a Sustainable Future and a Staff of the (Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA) At a time when Nigeria is urgently seeking sustainable pathways to economic stability, poverty reduction, and mass job creation, it has become increasingly clear that the nation must rethink its development…
