The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advancing maritime decarbonisation, promoting green shipping, and strengthening marine environmental protection as part of efforts to build a more sustainable and globally competitive maritime industry.
Dr. Mobereola made the commitment during a strategic meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Natural Eco Capital Limited, Dr. Eugene Itua, where discussions centred on initiatives to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to a cleaner and environmentally sustainable maritime sector.
At the meeting, Dr. Itua presented the Nigerian Green Shipping Excellence Programme (NGSEP) and the Green Maritime Recognition Scheme (GMRS), highlighting their potential to drive maritime decarbonisation, encourage the adoption of cleaner technologies, attract climate investments, and position Nigeria as a regional leader in sustainable shipping.
Responding, the NIMASA Director-General commended the initiatives, stressing that partnerships between government, the private sector, and other stakeholders are essential to achieving Nigeria’s environmental sustainability goals.
He noted that practical, innovative, and collaborative approaches are critical to tackling climate change, protecting the marine environment, and enhancing the competitiveness of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
The proposed programmes are expected to support Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon maritime sector, boost sustainable economic growth, and reinforce the country’s commitment to global efforts aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the shipping industry.
