Green Shipping Push: NIMASA Leads Stakeholders on IMO National Action Plan

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 pledged its commitment to provide the regulatory leadership, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement required to successfully develop and implement a robust National Action Plan on maritime decarbonization in Nigeria.

The Director General Dr. Dayo Mobereola who made this known during the National Stakeholders’ workshop on the development of a National Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan further described the workshop as a critical step in actualizing the Federal Government’s blue economy and climate objectives.

Represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi, the NIMASA DG underscored the significance of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, a technical cooperation initiative /designed to support developing countries in implementing the IMO GHG Strategy.

According to him, the National Action Plan being developed will reflect national realities, leverage existing capacities, address identified gaps, and align with broader economic and environmental priorities of the Federal Government.

Dr. Mobereola stressed that “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”, the DG said.

Also speaking at the event, was the Technical Manager of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project, Astrid Dispert, who highlighted that the overarching objective of the initiative is to advance a coherent and globally aligned regulatory framework to accelerate maritime decarbonization. She also emphasised that NIMASA plays a pivotal role in driving the project at the national level.

The IMO GreenVoyage2050 Project provides technical expertise and institutional support to assist countries in developing and implementing National Action Plans that promote sustainable shipping practices, encourage investment in clean technologies, and strengthen capacity for long-term emissions reduction.

Through this collaboration, the Federal Government is advancing deliberate steps towards maritime decarbonization, reinforcing its commitment to global climate goals and ensuring a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for the sector.