IMO/GreenVoyage2050: NIMASA rallies Stakeholders to produce National Action Plan

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L-R: Kabiru Bello, Fatai Taiye Adeyemi,John Ogwuche and Oma Offodile at the Workshop in Lagos

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 decarbonisation in Nigeria.

A Statement issued by NIMASA's Spokesman, Osagie Edward, says the Director General, Dayo Mobereola who made this known during the National Stakeholders’ workshop on the development of a National Maritime Decarbonisation Action Plan, further described the workshop as a critical step in actualising the Federal Government’s blue economy and climate objectives.

Represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Fatai Taiye Adeyemi, the NIMASA DG underscored the significance of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, a technical cooperation initiative /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.

"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. 

Also speaking at the event, was the 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.

The IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project provides technical expertise and institutional support to assist countries in developing and implementing National Action Plans that promote sustainable shipping practices, encourage investment in clean technologies, and strengthen capacity for long-term emissions reduction. 

Through this collaboration, the Federal Government is advancing deliberate steps towards maritime decarbonisation, reinforcing its commitment to global climate goals and ensuring a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for the sector.

Credit NIMASA PR