The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola CON, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee that will initiate and deploy operational strategies towards ensuring Nigeria’s election into the Category “C” seat on the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set to be conducted in November/December, 2025.
By Chidi Ugwu
The Federal Government has commenced moves to get back to the Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council seat with the inauguration of a Inter-Ministerial Committee to ensure Nigeria’s success at the election set to hold in November/December, 2024.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola CON, inaugurating the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, 12th November, 2024, charged the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Nigeria’s bid into the Category ‘C’ Council of the IMO, to embrace articulating and showcasing Nigeria’s Maritime achievements in soliciting for votes that would ensure the country gets a seat in the IMO Council.
Outlining the terms of reference, the Minister called on the committee members to provide a timeline of activities and progress expected to be made, which will serve as a guide prior to the election period.
Muhammad Tahir Zakari, Head, Press & PR
FMM&BE, in a statement, noted that the Minister further noted that the campaign for the election should include the operational strategies for the campaign alongside soliciting for votes.
At the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee, the Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola made a presentation and handing over of the 6 International Maritime Organization (IMO)/International Labour Organization (ILO) instruments.
The DG disclosed that the six (6) conventions have been lying within the Ministry and government for the past 6 to 8 years. He therefore appreciated the Honourable Minister for the effort he has put in place into signing the 6 conventions.
The DG disclosed that the 6 conventions form part of the Performance Bond and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as drawn up by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola.
“These Conventions now that they are signed is another score for the Minister,” Mobereola said.
