FG affirms support for globally certified academy

The Federal Government has lauded the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, for its recent global certification by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), pledging ongoing support for initiatives that bolster institutional standards and competitiveness. The academy achieved this milestone by obtaining integrated management system certifications: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2025.

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This certification, facilitated by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, underscores the Academy’s adherence to internationally recognised standards and best practices. It reflects a strong culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational efficiency-qualities that are indispensable in today’s highly competitive and safety-conscious maritime industry

During the presentation ceremony, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, represented by a deputy director, John Ogwuche, hailed the achievement as a testament to the academy's dedication to excellence, quality assurance, and environmental sustainability. Oyetola stated that the certifications reflect the institution's adherence to internationally recognized best practices, a strong culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational efficiency – qualities essential in the demanding maritime industry.

The Minister acknowledged the Standards Organisation of Nigeria for its role in facilitating the certification and emphasized that it underscores the academy's commitment to global standards. He urged the academy not to view the certification as a final destination but as a foundation for further progress.

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The Ministry will continue to support initiatives that strengthen institutional standards and promote global competitiveness

Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, Director-General of SON, presented the certificates, affirming that they signify the academy's commitment to quality and operational efficiency. He noted that the ISO 9001:2015 standard provides a framework for improving processes, strengthening controls, enhancing risk-based thinking, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The implementation of these standards is expected to further strengthen the academy's administrative processes, institutional governance, training delivery, and service efficiency.

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The successful certification of the Academy to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2025 standards is a strong indication of management’s commitment to quality, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, educational excellence, and continual improvement.