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Why Nigeria Is Bidding For IMO Council Category C Seat – Oyetola

by Leadership News
2 months ago
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Adegboyega Oyetola
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The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has explained that Nigeria’s quest for a seat on the IMO Council is not driven by ambition alone but by a desire to ensure greater representation for African nations, developing countries, and vulnerable coastal and island states in global maritime decision-making.

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He disclosed this yesterday after engaging in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council later this year.

The minister in a press statement by his Special Adviser Media and Communication, Dr Bolaji Akinola, met separately with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape; the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Joyelle Clarke; and the Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment of Tuvalu, Dr. Maina Vakafua Talia.

 

These meetings underscored Nigeria’s commitment to building alliances with countries that, though geographically distant, share common vulnerabilities and aspirations within the global maritime community.

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However, speaking at the meeting, Oyetola assured the countries that Nigeria would be a reliable ally advocating for stronger global commitments to maritime decarbonization.

 

The minister highlighted that Nigeria’s dedication to these principles is underscored by the establishment of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 

This move, he explained, reflects Nigeria’s renewed commitment to sustainable ocean governance, blue economic growth, and building resilience against climate change.

 

He described how Nigeria is reimagining its relationship with the sea through initiatives ranging from port modernisation and enhanced maritime security to ocean sustainability and the development of coastal communities.

 

Oyetola said Nigeria is not merely seeking isolation support but is extending an offer of partnership. He articulated a vision for an IMO Council that actively protects the interests of the most vulnerable nations and pledged that Nigeria would use its voice, its vote, and its regional influence to advocate for the priorities of developing nations.

 

He further stated that Nigeria is prepared to push for a more equitable maritime regulatory framework that acknowledges disparities in national capacities, supports accessible climate-smart shipping technologies, and fosters practical cooperation in the development of sustainable blue economies between island nations and African coastal states like Nigeria.

 

Oyetola said Nigeria is ready to serve as a credible voice for developing nations within the international maritime system, forging alliances based on shared challenges and mutual interests.

 

As the IMO Council elections approach, Nigeria is positioning itself as a Category C candidate committed to inclusivity, equity, and climate-resilient maritime development in an increasingly interconnected and environmentally vulnerable world.


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