Peoples Gazette Nigeria+2NIMASA and China MSA sign an MoU in Shanghai to expand cooperation in maritime safety, seafarer training, environmental protection, transportation and maritime security.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen maritime cooperation and support the development of their respective maritime industries. The agreement was signed at the Shanghai Seafarers Assessment Model Centre in Shanghai, China.
The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration across key areas of maritime administration, including maritime safety and navigation, marine environmental protection, seafarer training and certification, protection of seafarers’ rights, marine casualty and incident investigations, maritime transportation facilitation, and maritime security. The agreement is intended to strengthen coordination between the two administrations and create opportunities for technical exchanges and institutional cooperation.
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Speaking at the signing ceremony, NIMASA Director-General Dr Dayo Mobereola described the agreement as a major milestone in Nigeria-China relations. He emphasised the importance of translating the understanding into practical programmes and measurable outcomes that benefit both countries’ maritime sectors.
Mobereola said the partnership represents a commitment to expanding cooperation through shared expertise and practical initiatives. He added that Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu values the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and China and remains committed to deepening bilateral engagement, particularly in the maritime sector.
The NIMASA chief also noted that the agreement aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the objectives of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, led by Minister Adegboyega Oyetola. The ministry has a broader mandate to advance Nigeria’s marine and blue economy, making international cooperation an important component of efforts to develop the sector.
China MSA Director-General Xu Wei reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening maritime relations with Nigeria. He expressed interest in Nigeria’s maritime development and acknowledged the progress made by the country in the sector. Xu also pledged continued support for bilateral collaboration and sustainable growth across both countries’ maritime industries.
The agreement is expected to encourage technical cooperation, knowledge-sharing, capacity development and the exchange of best practices. By bringing the two maritime administrations into a structured framework, the partnership could support improvements in operational expertise, safety standards, environmental protection and maritime security.
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The signing adds to ongoing efforts by Nigeria and China to expand bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors. It also provides a platform for both countries to draw on their respective maritime capabilities and strengthen institutional engagement, with the aim of supporting safer, more efficient and sustainable maritime industries.