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NIMASA seeks collaboration with stakeholders to boost maritime sector, SMEs

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has called for more collaboration among stakeholders to ensure a robust maritime sector interface with Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) in Nigeria.
Dr Bashir Jamoh, NIMASA’s Director-General said this during the agency’s Special Day at the 17th Abuja International Trade Fair in Abuja.
Jamoh, represented by Mr Zailani Attah, the Coordinator of NIMASA Zonal Office, Abuja, said the agency would continue to engage and educate the public on the sustainable use of the seas and oceans.
“NIMASA will prioritise the integration of Blue Economy into the nation’s circular economic restoration and growth plan.
“We will leave no stone unturned to create limitless opportunities for our people and lift them out of poverty through intervention and collaboration with SMEs for sustainable development of Nigeria’s economy.’’
Jamoh said NIMASA was the Federal Government Agency with the statutory mandate to regulate maritime safety, security, marine pollution and maritime labour, using the instruments of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and International Labour Organisation(ILO).
According to him, the maritime sector is critical to the nation’s economy as it accounts for the movement of about 90 percent of World Trade by volume.
“It is inevitable for income generation, wealth creation and economic development.
“It is a capital-intensive sector and a major component of the contribution of the transport sector to the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Nigeria.
NIMASA as Nigeria’s maritime regulatory agency continues to play a leading role in the nation’s maritime growth and development as well as the continental and regional levels.
This could be ascertained through various projects and initiatives of the agency such as the deep blue sea project, the provision of critical satellite surveillance infrastructure and acquisition of fast intervention security vessels among others.
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He further emphasized that the inspection aligns with the vision of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who has prioritized the development of local capacity in shipbuilding and repairs.
The visit underscores NIMASA’s drive to promote indigenous maritime infrastructure, enhance national security, and advance sustainable growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
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