Nigeria’s election into the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, Category C, marks a significant milestone for the nation and reaffirms her growing leadership within the sub-Saharan Africa and the global maritime community.

The National President of NACCIMA, Alhaji Jani Ibrahim, who in his reaction, congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, whose visionary leadership, strategic reforms and sustained international engagement, he said, played a pivotal role in securing this national success.

The NACCIMA President, in a statement, said under Oyetola’s leadership, Nigeria’s maritime administration has gained renewed global credibility and strengthened its position as a major voice in African and international shipping.

NACCIMA also congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose administration’s renewed hope Agenda continues to support and champion the growth of the blue economy, maritime and security by strengthening the institutional framework across the nation’s maritime sector.

“Nigeria’s election reflects the collective efforts of the Federal Government, the Minister, industry regulators, and maritime stakeholders who are committed to elevating Nigeria’s maritime profile.

“This victory underscores the nation’s commitment to global maritime safety, environmental stewardship, capacity building and sustainable blue economy growth,” Ibrahim stated.

He pledged that NACCIMA will continue to work in synergy with the Minister, the maritime parastatals and industry stakeholders to ensure that Nigeria sustains this achievement and continues to maintain its pride of place in the comity of maritime nations.