NIMASA vows to advance African integration

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reiterated its dedication to fostering regional maritime integration, cooperation, and capacity building across the African continent. This commitment was emphasized by NIMASA Director-General Dr. Dayo Mobereola during a meeting with Mr. Dapo Akinosun, the Honorary Consul of Liberia in Lagos and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

Dr. Mobereola highlighted the strong, mutually beneficial relationship between Nigeria and Liberia, particularly within the maritime sector. He stressed that enhanced collaboration among African nations is essential for realizing the continent's vast maritime potential, bolstering the Blue Economy, and promoting sustainable regional development. "The time has come for African nations to upscale maritime collaboration," Mobereola stated, adding that partnerships like the one between Nigeria and Liberia are key to building capacity and creating opportunities for African youth in the global maritime industry.

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The time has come for African nations to upscale maritime collaboration. The partnership between Nigeria and Liberia will help us build capacity, strengthen regional cooperation, and create opportunities for African youths within the global maritime industry. We must collectively build maritime capacity beyond borders. Sea-time training and practical exposure will position Nigerian and African youths to compete effectively in the international maritime space.

He further noted Liberia's support for Nigeria's successful bid for a Category C seat at the International Maritime Organization, underscoring the productive maritime relations sustained between the two countries. Mobereola expressed a desire to collectively build maritime capacity beyond national borders, ensuring that sea-time training and practical exposure position Nigerian and African youths to compete effectively on the international stage.

Honorary Consul Akinosun echoed these sentiments, stating that the visit aimed to reinforce the enduring Nigeria-Liberia relationship and promote deeper maritime cooperation. He recognized the maritime sector as a vital engine for economic growth, regional integration, and Blue Economy development. Akinosun commended NIMASA's efforts in repositioning Nigeria's maritime industry and expressed Liberia's eagerness for enhanced collaboration in maritime administration, safety, capacity development, and trade promotion for the advancement of Africa's Blue Economy.

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Nigeria has demonstrated a genuine commitment to maritime partnership and regional growth. Liberia looks forward to deeper collaboration with NIMASA in maritime administration, safety, capacity development, and trade promotion for the advancement of Africa’s Blue Economy.