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The Shipowners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have strengthened their partnership with a renewed commitment to accelerate indigenous fleet expansion and deepen reforms across the maritime industry.
SOAN President, Mr. Sonny Eja, made the pledge during a working visit to NIMASA headquarters, where he led the Association’s executive committee to engage with the Agency’s leadership.
He commended NIMASA for its ongoing institutional reforms, noting that the changes are improving regulatory efficiency and creating a more enabling environment for shipowners.
Eja said SOAN is ready to work more closely with NIMASA to advance fleet development – an intervention he described as critical for boosting national maritime capacity, protecting Nigeria’s cargo rights, and unlocking new opportunities in shipping and offshore services.
Responding, NIMASA Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, welcomed the shipowners and stressed that collaboration and shared capacity development remain central to the sector’s long-term progress.
He noted that NIMASA’s reforms are designed to strengthen safety standards, improve compliance, and ensure that Nigeria is better positioned in global maritime trade.
The meeting, which brought together top NIMASA management and SOAN executives, underscored a shared commitment to coordinated action, deeper stakeholder engagement, and sustained investment in maritime capacity building.
Both parties assured that the renewed partnership will support Nigeria’s ambition to grow a strong indigenous fleet and enhance the nation’s competitiveness in the global maritime space.
