Nigeria Is Committed To The Ideals Of Maritime Safety, Security And Reduction Of Pollution – Oyetola

The Minister of Maritime and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the ideals of maritime safety, security and reduction of marine pollution as well as to facilitate necessary collaboration towards regional & international achievement of the attendant objectives.

The minister stated this in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, at the Council of Ministers’ meeting of the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for West and Central African Region, otherwise known as Abuja MoU.

Oyetola who is double as the Vice Chairman of the body, in his address to the assembly, emphasised the need for member states to be technology-driven & conduct research on an advanced level to help our region stay abreast of latest discoveries in maritime tech & achieve a “no safe haven” for operators of substandard vessels in the region.

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Oyetola said, “I called for continuous support for Port State Control Officers in terms of training & provision of operational work tools that will enable them work professionally and efficiently as their mandate is very relevant to the socio-economic development of our nations.”

The minister also commend the Chairman, the Secretariat of Abuja MOU and all the member States for the good work they are doing in showcasing our PSC regime on a global level while supporting the promotion of safety and security within our waters.

He urged member States to keep working with Abuja MoU to develop their inspection regimes while promoting the growth of the maritime sector in our region.