NIGERIA APPEALS FOR SUPPORT IN IMO COUNCIL BID, CITES STRONG MARITIME LEADERSHIP

Nigeria seeks IMO Council seat to sustain regional maritime security and global trade role.

Minister Adegboyega Oyetola urged backing for Nigeria’s IMO Council Category-C bid, highlighting the country’s vital ports and zero piracy record under the Deep Blue Project. He emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to inclusive maritime governance, blue economy reforms, and regional collaboration, portraying Nigeria as a dependable maritime powerhouse advancing marine sustainability and security in Africa.