Abuja, Nov. 29, 2025 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s election to the Worldwide Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, describing it as a robust endorsement of the nation’s maritime management.
Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a press release issued on Saturday in Abuja.
Nigeria was re-elected into Class C of the IMO Council for the 2026–2027 biennium through the organisation’s Normal Meeting in London on Friday, ending a 14-year absence.
Tinubu mentioned the end result displays world confidence in Nigeria’s dedication to maritime security, safety, environmental safety, and adherence to internationally accepted requirements governing world delivery operations.
He recommended the minister of Marine and Blue Financial system, Adegboyega Oyetola, officers of the ministry, NIMASA, and Nigeria’s diplomatic crew for his or her strategic engagement and professionalism all through the marketing campaign.
The President mentioned the mandate aligns along with his administration’s plan to develop the blue economic system, improve maritime infrastructure, strengthen anti-piracy measures, and place Nigeria as a number one regional delivery hub.
Tinubu assured the worldwide maritime neighborhood of Nigeria’s readiness to advertise safer oceans, cleaner waterways, environment friendly delivery programs, and strong cooperation in shaping truthful and progressive maritime laws.
He thanked member states for his or her assist and pledged that Nigeria will justify the arrogance positioned in it by way of sustained management and dedicated contribution to advancing worldwide maritime goals.
