At the 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event in Busan, Republic of Korea, the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, represented the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, and reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to stronger international maritime cooperation.
Dr. Mobereola called for practical partnerships that turn international maritime discussions into measurable results. He highlighted three areas where cooperation can support Nigeria’s maritime industry: improving maritime regulation and institutional performance, expanding professional training and capacity-building for Nigerian maritime workers, and promoting technology exchange, innovation and strategic partnerships to improve the competitiveness of the sector.
The event brought together maritime leaders, policymakers and industry stakeholders to discuss emerging challenges in global shipping and explore ways to support sustainable growth in the maritime sector.
During the event, Dr. Mobereola also met with Mr. Kitack Lim, former Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). He acknowledged Lim’s contributions to global maritime development and highlighted the value of continued engagement among maritime leaders.
Nigeria’s participation reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to developing the marine and blue economy through international cooperation, improved maritime institutions, professional development and technology transfer.
source: NIMASA
