The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola has commenced moves to get back to the Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organisation (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.
The minister while inaugurating the committee on Wednesday in Abuja charged the committee to embrace articulating and showcasing Nigeria’s Maritime achievements in soliciting for votes that would ensure the country gets a seat in the IMO Council.
Outlining the terms of reference, Oyetola urged 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.
Mobereola said the six conventions have been lying within the ministry and government for the past 6 to 8 years.
He, therefore, commended the minister for the effort he has put in place into signing the 6 conventions.
