The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, is scheduled to undertake a three-day working visit to Nigeria from October 2 to 4, 2025. The disclosure was made by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, during a courtesy visit to the agency’s headquarters by the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Michael Gregory Oamen.
Mobereola commended the naval chief for sustaining what he described as a longstanding and productive collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and NIMASA, noting that the partnership has become a model for maritime sector development. He said the synergy has played a significant role in reducing piracy and maritime crimes, not only within Nigerian waters but also across the Gulf of Guinea, stressing that it serves as a template that other government agencies and regional partners could replicate.
The NIMASA boss further disclosed that during his visit, the IMO Secretary-General will tour Nigerian Navy installations as well as NIMASA facilities in Lagos, an itinerary he said underscores the importance of Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen maritime security and deepen international maritime cooperation.
Rear Admiral Oamen, in his remarks, commended NIMASA’s management for sustaining collaboration with the Navy, stressing that such synergy remains critical to the growth and stability of the country’s maritime sector.
