NIMASA DG, Dayo Mobereola Markets Nigerian Blue Economy Potentials at Ongoing UNGA 2024 in New York
By DAPO OLAWUNI
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, is making significant strides in promoting investment opportunities in Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy sector at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
On Monday, during an Atlantic Cooperation Summit—a side event at the UNGA—Mobereola presented the Nigerian Blue Economy’s potential to the global audience, emphasizing the strategic direction of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in this critical sector.
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) officially began on September 10, 2024. The high-level General Debate commenced on Tuesday, September 24, and is set to run through Monday, September 30, 2024.
The session on Monday, chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, brought together global leaders and stakeholders to discuss managing marine resources, conserving biodiversity, and driving climate change mitigation. It was within this context that Mobereola seized the opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s maritime and Blue Economy prospects.
“An Atlantic Cooperation engagement such as this gave me an opportunity to share our unique perspectives on funding, governance complexity, and technological advancement, among other issues, with the global maritime community,” Mobereola stated via his X-handle on Monday.
He expressed optimism that the engagement provided a valuable platform for the international community to gain a clearer understanding of Nigeria’s approach under President Tinubu’s leadership. “It is my hope that this engagement has served as a valuable platform for the global community to better understand the direction President Bola Tinubu is heading as regards harnessing Nigerian Blue Economy,” he added.
Dr. Mobereola’s proactive efforts at the UNGA underscore Nigeria’s commitment to positioning its maritime sector as a key player in the global Blue Economy, ensuring sustainable growth and attracting foreign investments.
