Maritime Agency Heads Get FG’s Matching Orders On Performance

The federal government has issued strict performance directives to heads of key maritime agencies, demanding measurable results in efficiency, revenue generation, and service delivery to boost Nigeria’s blue economy amid rising global trade pressures.

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, issued the warning during the signing of performance bonds with heads of maritime agencies at the Ministerial Management Retreat, held alongside the 2026 first-quarter stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos, on Thursday, where he emphasised the need for performance-driven governance.
“Let me emphasise that all Departments and Agencies under the Ministry must remain firmly focused on delivering tangible results,” he said.

Special adviser to the minister, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, said Oyetola noted that the performance bonds are binding commitments that will be closely monitored and rigorously evaluated.

Oyetola reiterated the need for data-driven decision-making, robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and alignment with the Ministry’s strategic objectives.

The agencies include the Nigerian Ports Authority, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, National Inland Waterways Authority, Maritime Academy of Nigeria, and the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria.