NIMASA participates in regional conference on greener shipping

By onepageafrica Last updated Feb 21, 2023

Nigeria’s Alternate Permanent Representative (APR) to the IMO, Prince Abdul Dirisu, Secretary General of the IMO, Mr. Kitack Lim, and Deputy Director Marine Environment Management Dr. Mrs. Oma Offodile.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) participated at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), 7th Green Shipping Conference with the theme “Unlocking Opportunities for Green Shipping in Africa”, in Ghana.

The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Mr. Kitack Lim highlighted the fact that decarbonization presents challenges to many developing countries, and pledged the commitment of the IMO to assisting Member States to unlock the potentials that Green Shipping presents. He also expressed confidence in Africa’s ability to unlock these potentials.

Nigeria’s Alternate Permanent Representative (APR) to the IMO, Prince Abdul Dirisu, restated Nigeria’s commitment to realizing Green Shipping.

A team from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, led by the Deputy Director Marine Environment Management Dr. Mrs. Oma Offodile, was at the Conference.

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