NIMASA to partner private sector in unlocking potential in Blue Economy

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has urged the private sector to partner with it to unlock the immense potential in the Marine and Blue Economy.

The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola made the call during the handing over of the Offshore Waste Reception Facility for Central zone,  to the concessionaire “African Circle Pollution Management Limited” in Warri on Thursday.

Mobereola  was represented  by Mr Kabiru Diso .

The NIMASA boss appealed to shipping companies, local and international oil companies and other stakeholders operating in the Nigerian waterways to actively cooperate with the concessionaires.

He said, “Today is a significant and remarkable day, not just because we are handing over the site for the commencement of the implementation phase of the project.

“It represents the success of the commitment of the entities from the public and private sectors coming together to achieve a common goal of proper, effective and efficient collection and disposal of waste on our waters.

“This partnership holds immense benefits to the stakeholders involved. It allows us to develop critical infrastructure assets that meet immediate and long-term needs of the maritime sector and amongst others.

“I invite the private sector entities to explore the numerous investment opportunities in the maritime environment and partner NIMASA to establish a robust infrastructure that drives economic growth in the Marine and Blue Economy sector.

“I urged stakeholders to recognise the significance of this Offshore Waste Reception Facility, and the greater responsibility it brings. So let’s work together to ensure its success”.

Also speaking, Mr Umar Abubakar, the Chief Executive Officer of the African Circle Pollution Management Ltd., said that the project was a dream come true.

“It is one of those things that show that Nigeria is definitely on the part of ensuring that compliance is fully followed,” he said.

The highpoint of the occasion was the inspection of  facilities of the African Circle Pollution Management Ltd. by NIMASA officials at the Delta Ports.