Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA; Dr. Dayo Mobereola (middle); Executive Director Operations, NIMASA; Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi (immediate right to the DG); Director, Planning Research and Data Management Services, NIMASA; Hajia Aishatu Jidda (immediate left to DG) Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services of NIMASA; Mr. Jibril Abba (2nd left to the DG) in a group photograph with the various women in maritime association and some NIMASA Women during the celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has acknowledged the immense role women play in shaping the future of the maritime sector through courage, resilience, professionalism, and innovation.
Dr. Mobereola said this when he hosted several women maritime associations in commemoration of the International Day for Women in Maritime also expressed appreciation to the women associations and stakeholders for their continued contributions to the maritime industry.
Reflecting on the 2026 theme of the International Day for Women in Maritime, which is “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence”, the DG observed that the focus of this year’s commemoration was a deliberate shift from mere celebration to actionable implementation. According to him, “achieving sustainable growth and excellence in the maritime industry requires intentional efforts towards removing barriers that hinder women’s participation and ensuring safe, inclusive, and enabling workplaces for all”.
He reiterated that gender inclusion remains critical to unlocking the full potential of the blue economy, stressing that the industry can only attain true excellence when quality, competence, and equal opportunities are made accessible to everyone regardless of gender.
The NIMASA DG challenged the women leaders on the importance of creating pathways for mentorship, capacity building, and leadership development across all levels of the maritime sector to ensure greater female participation while creating a leadership succession pipeline.
Dr. Mobereola further renewed the Agency’s commitment to continue to advocate for policies and initiatives that promote gender equality, empower women in maritime, and foster a more inclusive and progressive maritime industry in Nigeria and beyond.
The event brought together key women-led maritime associations and stakeholders across the industry, including the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria, Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA), Women in Maritime (WIMA) Africa, Women in Logistics and Transport (WILAT), and the Female Seafarers Association of Nigeria (FESAN). The gathering served as a platform to discuss the progress, challenges, and opportunities for women within the maritime sector, while promoting greater inclusion and participation in the industry.
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