Nigeria will join the global maritime community to commemorate the 2025 World Maritime Day on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Lagos.
The event, themed “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” aims to highlight the shared responsibility of citizens to utilize the ocean sustainably and preserve it for future generations.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between citizens and the Federal Government to harness the vast opportunities within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez underscored the ocean’s essential role in regulating the climate, sustaining life, and supporting global trade.
He warned that human-induced pressures like pollution, warming, acidification, and overfishing are severely straining marine ecosystems.
Dominguez stressed that urgent global cooperation is required to reduce pollution, protect marine life, and adopt sustainable practices.
“While human activity has caused the damage, it also holds the key to restoring the ocean—presenting both a responsibility and an opportunity for a healthier, safer future,” he stated.
The 2025 World Maritime Day celebration in Nigeria will bring together key stakeholders in the maritime sector to reflect on the opportunities inherent in the oceans and the collective obligation to ensure their sustainable use.
The event aligns with the IMO’s focus on sustainable ocean governance and its commitment to protecting the marine environment.
By commemorating World Maritime Day 2025, Nigeria and the global maritime community aim to promote a healthier, safer, and more sustainable ocean for future generations.
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