The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing regulatory leadership and technical coordination for the development and implementation of a National Action Plan on maritime decarbonisation.
Director-General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola, made this known during a national stakeholders’ workshop convened to drive the development of a National Maritime Decarbonisation Action Plan.
He described the engagement as a critical milestone in advancing the Federal Government’s blue economy agenda and climate objectives.
Mobereola, who was represented at the event by the agency’s Executive Director, Operations, Fatai Taiye Adeyemi, emphasised the importance of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project.
The project is a technical cooperation initiative designed to support developing countries in implementing the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategy of the International Maritime Organization.
According to him, the proposed National Action Plan will be tailored to Nigeria’s unique circumstances, leveraging existing capacities, addressing identified gaps, and aligning with broader national economic and environmental priorities.
He stressed that the transition to low-carbon shipping goes beyond compliance with international obligations.
L-R: Deputy Director, Marine Environment Management, MEM, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Kabiru Bello; Nigeria Treasurer, Anglophone, Women in Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa, WIMOWCA, Oritsematosan Edodo Emore; Executive Director Operations, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi; representative of the Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. John Ogwuche and Director, MEM, Dr Oma Offodile during the National Workshop on IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme in Lagos.
“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,” he said.
Also speaking at the workshop, the Technical Manager of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, Astrid Dispert, said the overarching goal of the initiative is to foster a coherent and globally aligned regulatory framework to accelerate maritime decarbonisation.
She noted that NIMASA plays a pivotal role in driving the implementation of the project at the national level.
The IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project provides technical expertise and institutional support to help countries develop and execute National Action Plans that promote sustainable shipping practices, encourage investment in clean technologies, and strengthen capacity for long-term emissions reduction.
Through the collaboration, the Federal Government is positioning Nigeria to take deliberate steps toward maritime decarbonisation, reinforcing its commitment to global climate goals while promoting a cleaner and more sustainable shipping sector.
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