‘Sustained IMO engagement delivered Nigeria’s victory’

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economic system, Adegboyega Oyetola, has recommended the Director-Common of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Security Company, Dr Dayo Mobereola, for his excellent contributions to Nigeria’s profitable election into Class C of the Council of the Worldwide Maritime Organisation for the 2026–2027 biennium.

This was contained in Monday’s assertion by the Deputy Director/Head, Public Relations, at NIMASA, Osagie Edward, obtained by The PidomNigeria.

In response to the assertion, in a letter dated 28 January 2026 and addressed to the Director-Common, Oyetola acknowledged Mobereola’s strategic management and instrumental function in securing Nigeria’s victory on the IMO Council elections held in London.

He defined that Mobereola’s strategic engagement with IMO Member States and efficient marketing campaign coordination had been pivotal to Nigeria’s resounding success, reflecting a excessive stage of dedication to advancing the nation’s maritime pursuits.

“Your strategic engagement with IMO Member States and efficient marketing campaign administration had been pivotal to Nigeria’s resounding success on the election, showcasing your steadfast dedication and unrelenting dedication to advancing Nigeria’s maritime pursuits. The Ministry commends your pivotal function in demonstrating Nigeria’s maritime potential and reforms, thereby bolstering the nation’s standing within the international maritime neighborhood. As a key member of the Inter-Ministerial Bid Committee, your contributions strengthened Nigeria’s dedication to the aims of the IMO and strengthened worldwide maritime cooperation,” Oyetola mentioned.

The minister conveyed the Federal Authorities’s appreciation for the Director Common’s excellent service and expressed confidence in his continued contributions towards advancing Nigeria’s maritime ambitions.

Earlier, an elated Mobereola expressed deep appreciation to the minister for the commendation, in addition to for the management and steerage offered all through the IMO Council election course of.

He attributed the success of the election to the dedication of NIMASA workers and the assist of stakeholders, reaffirming the company’s dedication to sustaining collaboration with the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economic system.

“This achievement displays the dedication of our workers and the sturdy assist of stakeholders, and it additional challenges us to stay centered and dedicated in delivering on NIMASA’s mandate,” the DG mentioned.

He referred to as for renewed dedication throughout the company to justify Nigeria’s election into the IMO Council by strengthening efforts in maritime security, safety, marine environmental safety, and capability improvement.

Nigeria was lately elected into Class C of the IMO, becoming a member of 19 different nations whose membership relies on such pursuits slightly than sheer fleet measurement or commerce quantity.

Its election is taken into account a strategic acquire for the nation and aligns straight with NIMASA’s statutory accountability because the nation’s maritime administration.