R-L: Programme Officer, Green Voyage 2050, International Maritime Organisation, IMO, Subaskar Sitsabeshan; Director, Marine Environment Management, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Oma Offodile; Team Lead and Technical Manager of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, IMO, Astrid Dispert; representative of the Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. John Ogwuche and Representative of the Flag Officer Commanding, FOC, Western Naval Command, Commodore B.M. Sule during the National Workshop on IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme in Lagos
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing regulatory leadership, technical coordination, and inclusive stakeholder engagement to support the development and implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) on maritime decarbonisation.
The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made this pledge during the National Stakeholders’ Workshop on the Development of a National Maritime Decarbonisation Action Plan, describing the engagement as a decisive milestone in advancing the Federal Government’s blue economy agenda and climate objectives.
Represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi, the NIMASA DG emphasised the strategic importance of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, a global technical cooperation initiative designed to assist developing countries in implementing the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Strategy.
According to Dr. Mobereola, the National Action Plan under development will be firmly grounded in Nigeria’s unique maritime realities. He explained that the framework would leverage existing institutional and industry capacities, address identified operational and policy gaps, and align with the Federal Government’s broader economic, environmental, and sustainability priorities.
“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 Nigeria’s maritime industry remains competitive and future-ready,” Mobereola stated.
Also speaking at the workshop, the Technical Manager of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, Astrid Dispert, underscored the initiative’s overarching objective of fostering a coherent and globally aligned regulatory framework to accelerate maritime decarbonisation. She highlighted NIMASA’s pivotal role in coordinating national-level implementation and stakeholder collaboration.
Participants during the National Workshop on IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme in Lagos
The IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project provides participating countries with technical expertise and institutional support to develop and execute National Action Plans. These plans are designed to promote sustainable shipping practices, stimulate investment in clean and energy-efficient technologies, and build long-term capacity for emissions reduction across the maritime sector.
Through this partnership, Nigeria is taking deliberate and strategic steps toward maritime decarbonisation—reinforcing its commitment to global climate goals while positioning its maritime industry for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
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