Amah Amaonye
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has seized the opportunity of the 5th ILO special Tripartite Committee meeting in Geneva Switzerland to initiate Nigeria’s campaign for Category C in the International Maritime Organization Council.
The DG used the platform of the programme to reinforce Nigeria’s bid for election to Category C of the IMO Council during the upcoming elections scheduled for November/ December this year.
He stated that Nigeria’s inclusion in the Council would strengthen Africa’s representation and voice in shaping international maritime policies that promote fair labour practices, environmental sustainability, and technical cooperation.
The Special Tripartite Committee comprises representatives from countries that have ratified the Maritime Labour Codes 2006, and mostly from Maritime Administrations who also attend IMO meetings.
This is the very first time Nigeria is widening the scope of its campaign to engage strategically with relevant international agencies to increase Nigeria’s chances at the next election to the IMO Council
Nigeria had for some years now failed to capture the Category C seat after putting in a lot of efforts.
