In line with the International Maritime Organisation’ determination to achieve sustainable development in the maritime industry, the Federal Government has said that Nigeria is committed to achieving greener shipping.
A statement by the Assistant Directors, Public Relations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Osagie Edward, quoted the Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, to have said this, as the country join IMO to commemorate the 2022 World Maritime Day.
Sambo also said that Nigeria would not be left behind in the global move towards greener shipping, while also reflecting on the need for stakeholders in the maritime sector to begin exploring ways to transition into a greener and more sustainable future.
Director-General, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, noted that the theme for this year’s world Maritime Day celebration is in line with the agency’s mission of achieving cleaner oceans in developing shipping in Nigeria.
He also pointed out that NIMASA is already working in line with the call by IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim for developing countries to adopt green technology.
