In a bid to unlock new opportunities and drive sustainable development in Nigeria’s Blue Economy, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), have strengthened collaboration to boost Nigeria’s Maritime sector and economy at large.
This development followed a courtesy visit by NSE delegation led by its President, Engineer Margaret Aina Oguntala, to NIMASA’s Lagos Office.
Welcoming the delegation, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, underscored the pivotal role of professional engineering practice in laying foundation for Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy development.
R-L: Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Apapa Branch, Engr. Emmanuel Okolo; President, NSE, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; SA-DG NIMASA (Administration and Operations), Olatunji Ahmed; Chairman NSE, Ikeja Branch, Engr. Nimot Muili and Chairman NSE, Ibeju Lekki, Engr. Olufemi Dare during a visit by the management of NSE to NIMASA headquarters in Lagos.
In a statement signed on Sunday, 24 August 2025, by Deputy Director/Head, Public Relations NIMASA, Edward Osagie, the DG underscored the importance of engineering expertise in advancing Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure.
He assured the NSE delegates of the Agency’s commitment to closer collaboration in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Blue Economy mandate.
In her remarks, Engr. Oguntala highlighted the Society’s alignment with the Blue Economy initiative, noting that its vision complements government efforts to harness the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s marine and maritime sectors.
She expressed confidence that strengthened cooperation between NSE and NIMASA would foster innovation, enhance infrastructure development, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
The meeting concluded with both parties pledging to deepen collaboration for the benefit of the maritime sector and Nigeria’s economy at large.
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