By Barnabas Esiet.
All is set for Nigeria to join other nations across the globe in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer 2024.
Adegboyega Oyetola Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Minister of State, Labour and productivity, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, will both be spearheading the celebration of the Day of the Seafarer scheduled to hold in Lagos.
Other dignitaries, including the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola and the head ITF seafarer’s Trust Fund, Katie Higginbottom will attend the landmark commemoration event.
Ahead of the ceremony, the Director General of NIMASA, has asked Nigerians to participate stating that #SafetyTipsAtSea on all social media platforms will ensure adequate exposure to Nigeria’s commemoration of the Seafarers day in line with the Theme of the IMO.
He highlighted that this year’s theme aligns with the Agency’s drive to protect Nigerian seafarers and create more opportunities for those willing to take a career in seafaring.
“Seafarers are the unsung heroes of our global economy, I will even describe them as the lifeblood of international trade, they sacrifice a lot for humanity’s existence as they leave their families for months for our sake.
“Let us celebrate their resilience, dedication, and the invaluable role they play in our world.
“This day belongs to them, let us use the Hashtag #SafetyTipsAtSea for all our social media posts so that Nigerian Seafarers will feel appreciated”. Dr. Mobereola stated.
The planned commemoration of the 2024 Day of the Seafarer in Nigeria brings to the fore the significance of Seafarers as essential workers in line with the IMO’s decision to assign this date specifically for the celebration of these unique occupations.
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