The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration with the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to enhance maritime safety, security and marine casualty investigation in Nigeria.
The commitment was made by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, when he received the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the NSIB, Captain Alex Sabundu Badeh, on a courtesy visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Lagos.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Mobereola affirmed that the Agency recognises the strategic role of the NSIB and the importance of stronger collaboration in advancing maritime safety and security.
According to him, “NIMASA understands the critical role of the NSIB in promoting transportation safety. Strengthening safety and security within our maritime domain requires commitment, collaboration and practical frameworks that deliver sustainable results.
“Our shared responsibility is to build a maritime sector that operates on global best practices while protecting lives, vessels and the marine environment. Ultimately, our collective goal is to contribute to making Nigeria greater through stronger institutions and effective inter-agency cooperation.”
Earlier, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the NSIB, Captain Alex Sabundu Badeh Jnr., described collaboration between both agencies as essential to improving transportation safety and preventing future marine casualties. He noted that while the two organisations have distinct statutory mandates, they share the common objective of protecting lives, property and the marine environment through effective safety systems.
“Our mandates are different, but our destination is the same; a safer and more resilient maritime sector for Nigeria. Safety is most effective when institutions work together, sharing information, expertise and best practices,” Badeh stated.
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