NIMASA rallies stakeholders on IMO GreenVoyage2050 plan

2026-03-02 - 06:07

By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing regulatory leadership, technical coordination, and strong stakeholder engagement to drive the development and effective implementation of a robust National Action Plan on maritime decarbonisation in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop on development of a National Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, the NIMASA Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, described the meeting as a critical step in actualizing the Federal Government’s blue economy and climate objectives. Represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Engr. Fatai Adeyemi, the NIMASA DG also said that the significance of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, a technical cooperation initiative, is designed to support developing countries in implementing the IMO GHG Strategy. According to him, the National Action Plan being developed will reflect national realities, leverage existing capacities, address identified gaps, and align with broader economic and environmental priorities of the federal government. Mobereola said: “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.” Similarly, Technical Manager of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, Astrid Dispert, who highlighted that the overarching objective of the initiative is to advance a coherent and globally aligned regulatory framework to accelerate maritime decarbonisation. She also emphasised that NIMASA plays a pivotal role in driving the project at the national level.