The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration aimed at strengthening industry regulation and improving Nigeria’s investment climate.
This was the focus of discussions during a working visit by the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, to the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and her management team at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.
At the meeting, both agencies emphasised the need to enhance the ease of doing business in Nigeria while maximising revenue generation and other accruable benefits to the Federal Government.
They stressed that stronger regulatory coordination would help eliminate operational bottlenecks and boost investor confidence across the maritime and upstream petroleum sectors.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of harmonising regulatory frameworks to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance within critical segments of the Nigerian economy.
NIMASA’s mandate includes promoting indigenous participation in international shipping trade, preventing marine pollution, and enforcing maritime safety standards.
These responsibilities align closely with NUPRC’s role in regulating upstream petroleum operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, promoting investment, and enforcing environmental and safety standards.
Both agencies expressed optimism that sustained collaboration would foster a more predictable and investor-friendly environment while safeguarding national economic interests.
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