By Obiabin Onukwugha
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has pledged its commitment to provide the regulatory leadership, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement required to successfully develop and implement a robust National Action Plan on maritime decarbonization in Nigeria.
Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola who made this known during the National Stakeholders’ workshop on the development of a National Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, described the workshop as a critical step in actualising the federal government’s blue economy and climate objectives.
Represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Engr. Fatai Adeyemi, the NIMASA DG underscored the significance of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, a technical corporation initiative, designed to support developing countries in completing the IMO GHG strategy.
A statement by Osagie Edward, NIMASA Head of Public Relations on Thursday, informed that the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project provides technical expertise and institutional support to assist countries in developing and I plentiful National Action Plans that promote sustainable shipping practices, encourage investment in clean technologies and strengthen capacity for long-term emissions reduction.
According to Mobereola, the National Action Plan being developed will reflect national realities, leverage existing capacities, address identified gaps, and align with broad economic and environmental priorities of the federal government.
“This transition is not merely about compliance with international obligations, 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,” the DG said.
He added that through this collaboration, the federal government is advancing deliberate steps towards maritime decarbonization, reinforcing its commitment to global climate goals and ensuring a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for the sector.
Also speaking at the event, the Technical Manager of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, Astrid Dispert, highlighted that the overarching objective of the initiative is to advance a coherent and globally aligned regulatory framework to accelerate maritime decarbonization. She also emphasised that NIMASA plays a pivotal role in driving the project at the national level.
