In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s presence in global maritime governance, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Olufemi Oloruntola, led a high-level delegation to the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica.

The Nigerian delegation included the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, and the Director of Maritime Safety and Security at the Ministry, Mr. Babatunde Bombata. The visit marked a significant step in Nigeria’s campaign for election into the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), leveraging the shared membership of the 167 ISA member states—who are also members of the IMO.

While the core focus of the mission was Nigeria’s electioneering campaign, the delegation also engaged in high-level sideline discussions on key issues such as:
• Deep-sea mining regulations,

• Environmental protection and sustainable exploitation of marine resources,

• Capacity building and knowledge transfer,

• Strategic economic planning for the Blue Economy sector.

These engagements underscored Nigeria’s commitment to aligning its maritime development agenda with international best practices and environmental sustainability.