The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has renewed its capacity development partnership with World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden, by signing a new four-year Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement aims to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime workforce and institutional capacity.
At the signing ceremony, NIMASA Director General, Dayo Mobereola, described the partnership as an important part of the agency’s human capital development plan and a long-term investment in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
He noted that the collaboration has improved NIMASA’s technical and regulatory performance over the years. According to him, officers trained at WMU have strengthened the agency’s work in maritime safety, environmental compliance, maritime law, and shipping management. He added that their expertise has also supported Nigeria’s engagement at the International Maritime Organization and other global maritime platforms.
Under the renewed agreement, first signed in 2022, NIMASA will sponsor at least ten officers each year for the 14-month Master of Science programme at WMU in Malmö for the 2026 to 2029 intakes. The agency will also sponsor at least one officer annually for the Master of Philosophy programme delivered jointly by WMU and the International Maritime Law Institute in Malta.
The MoU also covers distance learning, executive training programmes, research collaboration, and technical support to strengthen NIMASA’s work in maritime safety, environmental management, seafarer certification, and the implementation of international maritime conventions. WMU will also pursue additional fellowship opportunities from international donors for qualified NIMASA nominees.
Dr. Mobereola signed the agreement on behalf of NIMASA, while WMU President Maximo Q. Mejia Jr signed for the university. NIMASA’s Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chudi Offodile, and WMU Registrar, Peter Marriott, signed as witnesses.
The World Maritime University was established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization to strengthen maritime capacity, particularly in developing countries. Since then, the university has trained professionals from around the world, including many Nigerian officers who continue to support national maritime administration and international representation.
source: maritimafrica.com
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