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Oyetola, Mobereola upbeat about 2024 World Maritime Day

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to ensuring that the Blue Economy makes a significant contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)”. Oyetola said.
“On his part, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), took the opportunity to assure stakeholders and investors that Nigerian waters are safe for investment and pledged to create an enabling environment for growth in the sector.
In the words of Mobereola, “Safety is at the core of our mandate at NIMASA.
“Whether it’s the safety of lives and property at sea or the safety of investments, we are forward-looking and committed to implementing government policies that will ensure a sustainable future for maritime in Nigeria”.
The President of the Association of Marine Engineers and Surveyors (AMES), Engr. Israel Obada disclosed that the issue of safety could not be over-emphasized in the daily operations of the Nigerian maritime sector.
“This makes safety a priority in the sector, not only in Nigeria, but globally”.
Engr. Emmanuel Ilori, a member of AMES, reinforced the importance of prioritizing safety.
“This aligns with the goals of the Blue Economy for a sustainable ocean.
World Maritime Day was first celebrated in 1978 to mark the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the IMO Convention.
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Dantsoho,NPA MD, plays host to Japanese agency, Vicky Haastrup for strategic collaborations

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In continuation of his strategic engagements with institutions and individuals that would drive the operational efficiency of the agency, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abdulahi Datsotho, has played host to Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Mr. Yuzurio Susumu at the NPA Headquarters Marina.
The meeting focused on harnessing the technical and allied synergies necessary to actualize the Dantsoho-led Management team’s quest to deepen the eco-friendliness of Nigerian Ports through renewable energy and increased automation.
JICA is an implementing agency of Japanese Official Development Aid (ODA) for the purpose of supporting the socioeconomic development and economic stability of developing regions.,
Similarly, Dr Dantsoho received in audience Olori Vicky Ayodele Haastrup, the wife of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland at the NPA Headquarters.
Princess Vicky Haastrup, who is also Chairperson Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) pledged the institution’s support for the Dantsoho-led management team’s renewed effort at advancing the frontiers of trade facilitation.
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