OYETOLA SEEKS GLOBAL SUPPORT AS NIGERIA RESTATES COMMITMENT TO MARITIME SAFETY AT IMO COUNCIL 134TH SESSION

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to maritime safety, security, and environmental sustainability as the nation seeks election into the IMO Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 biennium.

Speaking at a high-level lunch reception hosted by Nigeria on the sidelines of the 134th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, Oyetola appealed to member states to support Nigeria’s bid, stressing that the country comes forward “as a partner with a record of action, not mere aspiration.”
Oyetola highlighted Nigeria’s remarkable strides in maritime security, noting that the Gulf of Guinea once notorious for piracy has witnessed significant transformation.

He stated that Nigeria has recorded zero piracy incidents in its territorial waters in the last four years, a development validated by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), alongside a drastic reduction of maritime crimes across the wider Gulf of Guinea.

He attributed the improvement to the Federal Government’s investments through the Deep Blue Project, strengthened inter-agency collaboration, and robust regional partnerships that have “restored confidence, enhanced safety, and created an enabling environment for legitimate trade and investment.”
The Minister stressed that Nigeria seeks election to the IMO Council not for prestige but to deepen its contributions to global maritime development:

“Nigeria seeks not position, but partnership; not prestige, but progress. Progress for all seafaring nations united by shared waters and a common purpose.”

Oyetola also underscored Nigeria’s ongoing reforms in port efficiency, environmental sustainability, and the development of the blue economy. He reassured member states that Nigeria aligns strongly with the IMO’s broader goals of greener shipping, safer waters, and resilient maritime economies.
“Today, I invite you all to stand with Nigeria to lend your trust, your friendship, and your votes as we chart a collective course toward a secure, sustainable, and equitable maritime future for every nation, large and small.”

In a moment of solidarity, Oyetola extended Nigeria’s sympathies to nations recently affected by natural disasters, including member states from the Caribbean and the Philippines, describing their losses as “a moment of shared human sorrow.”
He commended IMO member states, partners, and stakeholders for their continued cooperation and reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to work collaboratively in safeguarding the world’s oceans and keeping global trade routes safe.

“Together, let us sail forward with courage, vision, and the conviction that the seas unite us far more than they divide us.”

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