The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing regulatory leadership and technical coordination for the development of Nigeria’s National Maritime Decarbonisation Action Plan.
Director-General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola, made the pledge during a National Stakeholders’ Workshop convened to advance the formulation of the strategic plan. He described the engagement as a critical milestone in aligning Nigeria’s maritime sector with the Federal Government’s blue economy and climate change objectives.
Represented by the Agency’s Executive Director, Operations, Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi, the DG emphasized the importance of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) GreenVoyage2050 Project a technical cooperation initiative designed to support developing countries in implementing the IMO’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Strategy.
L-R: Deputy Director, Marine Environment Management, MEM, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Kabiru Bello; Nigeria Treasurer, Anglophone, Women in Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa, WIMOWCA, Oritsematosan Edodo Emore; Executive Director Operations, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi; representative of the Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. John Ogwuche and Director, MEM, Dr Oma Offodile during the National Workshop on IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme in Lagos
According to him, the proposed National Action Plan will reflect Nigeria’s unique maritime realities, build on existing institutional capacities, address identified operational gaps, and align with broader economic and environmental priorities.
“This transition is not merely about compliance with international obligations,” Mobereola stated. “It is about safeguarding our marine environment, protecting public health, strengthening the blue economy, and ensuring that our maritime industry remains competitive and future-ready.”
Also speaking at the workshop, Astrid Dispert, Technical Manager of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, highlighted that the initiative seeks to promote a coherent and globally aligned regulatory framework to accelerate maritime decarbonisation. She underscored NIMASA’s pivotal role in driving the project at the national level and coordinating stakeholder participation.
Participants during the National Workshop on IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme in Lagos
The GreenVoyage2050 Project provides technical expertise and institutional support to assist countries in crafting and implementing National Action Plans that encourage sustainable shipping practices, stimulate investment in clean technologies, and enhance capacity for long-term emissions reduction.
Through this collaborative effort, Nigeria is taking deliberate steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions within its maritime domain, reinforcing its commitment to global climate goals while positioning its shipping industry for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
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