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DG NIMASA Advocates Innovative Financing Models at Africa Maritime Conference

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has advocated for innovative financing models to catalyse sustainable development in the African Maritime industry.

He spoke at the 7th Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he assured attendees of Nigeria’s commitment to advancing a future where Africa’s maritime sector thrives sustainably.

The Seventh (7th) AAMA General Assembly Conference was held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Center (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from November 29 to December 1. It further provided an opportunity for Nigeria to reach out to member countries on its interest in contesting for Category C Council membership of the International Maritime Organisation.

All countries that are members of the African Union are welcomed as members of AAMA. Although 33 of the 54 member states are coastal countries, the Association took a firm decision to ensure the inclusion of landlocked countries because of the importance of the inland waterways that they administer.

The main objectives of AAMA are to draw up a master plan on measures necessary to progress the maritime agenda as envisaged in the African Maritime Transport Charter; to strengthen cooperation at the regional, continental and international levels in harmonizing policies and goals necessary for the growth of the African Maritime Sector and enhancement of continental collaboration.

It also lays a firm foundation for regular consultations to enable African Maritime Administrations to build joint positions on issues of common concern in the maritime sector; and to promote the sharing of best practices among the African Maritime Administrations in the overall management and operation of maritime authorities and other maritime entities in the continent.  


Dr Mobereola assured the August gathering that  “Nigeria is committed to collaborating on technology and innovation to enhance safety, security, decarbonisation, and the marine environment for a sustainable future.” He emphasised that this conference presents a pivotal opportunity to address our shared challenges, particularly those related to sustainable energy, regional security, and economic growth.

“We are here to advocate for innovative financing models and international support that will facilitate sustainable growth. As Nigeria pursues infrastructure development and digital transformation within our maritime sector, we call on our regional and international partners to support these efforts through technical and financial backing.

“Our priorities at the AAMA conference include exploring collaborative avenues to enhance maritime safety and security. By reinforcing our adherence to frameworks like the Djibouti and Yaoundé Codes of Conduct, we aim to solidify Nigeria’s role in combating piracy and maritime crime across West Africa,” he stated.

The Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) was established to lay a firm foundation for regular consultations, enabling African maritime administrations to build joint positions on issues of common concern in the maritime sector.

When Nigeria hosted the 3rd AAMA conference in 2017, a master plan was developed outlining the measures necessary to advance the maritime agenda as envisioned in the African Maritime Transport Charter. The Association has also created a platform to strengthen cooperation at the regional, continental, and international levels, harmonizing policies and goals essential for the growth of the African maritime sector.