FG Inaugurates Committee To Secure IMO Council Seat

The federal government has commenced moves to get back to the Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Council seat with the inauguration of a Inter-ministerial committee to ensure Nigeria’s success at the election set to hold in November/December, 2024.

Minister of marine and blue economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, while inaugurating the committee in Abuja, charged the members of the committee to embrace, articulate and showcase Nigeria’s maritime achievements in soliciting for votes that would ensure the country gets a seat in the IMO Council.

Head of press of the ministry, Muhammad Zakari stated in a statement that while outlining the terms of reference, the minister called on the committee members to provide a timeline of activities and progress expected to be made, which will serve as a guide prior to the election period.
He further noted that the campaign for the election should include the operational strategies for the campaign alongside soliciting for votes.

At the inauguration of the committee, the director general, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola made a presentation and handed over the six International Maritime Organization (IMO)/International Labour Organization (ILO) instruments.
The DG disclosed that the six conventions have been lying within the ministry and government for the past six to eight years.

He therefore appreciated the minister for the effort he has put in place into signing the six conventions.
The DG disclosed that the six conventions form part of the Performance Bond and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as drawn up by President Bola Tinubu for the minister of Marine and Blue Economy.