The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NTMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the commitment of the agency to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Receiving the executive members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association in Lagos, Dr. Mobereola emphasised that under the supervision of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, “NIMASA is taking strategic steps to enhance local participation and encourage investment in the industry.”
Mobereola announced that NIMASA was deepening its collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board to explore policies that would boost indigenous involvement and strengthen Nigeria’s maritime sector.
According to the statement by NIMASA, the Director General assured his guests that Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy is committed to encouraging indigenous players to invest more in Nigerian maritime industry.
“Issues such as national carriers and trade terms remain top priorities under this administration. Our focus is to create an enabling environment where private investors can thrive,” Mobereola said.
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