The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has held its inaugural meeting in Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, Lagos.
The board used the occasion to declare the commitment of its members to support the agency in the attainment of set goals and objectives in the years ahead.
Members of the board also pledged their support for the executive management of the agency to ensure that it delivers on its mandate.
NIMASA in a statement made available to Maritime Bits quoted the Chairman of the board, Hon. Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar assuring that the board would stand firmly by the agency to help realise its mandate with a view to actualising a robust blue economy in Nigeria.
According to the statement which was signed by NIMASA Assistant Director, Public Relations, Mr. Edward Osagie, Abubakar expressed satisfaction and confidence in the executive management.
Abubakar’s words: “As you may know, the management of the agency has signed a performance bond with the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, which will serve as the key performance indicators to measure the agency’s achievements. As a board, we are determined to work with the management to ensure the full realization of activities that will help shape policy direction for the agency.”
On his part, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, while welcoming members, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to its core mandate of promoting and regulating shipping, maritime safety, security, and marine environment protection in Nigeria.
Mobereola emphasized that the support of the Governing Board would further strengthen NIMASA’s capacity to drive initiatives aligned with the Federal Government’s vision for a sustainable Blue Economy.
He reiterated that NIMASA executive management would continue to work closely with the board and relevant stakeholders to foster an enabling environment for investment, enhance maritime infrastructure, and build human capacity in the sector.
