Nigeria’s drive to strengthen investor confidence and ease of doing business in its critical maritime and upstream petroleum sectors received fresh momentum as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reaffirmed their commitment to deeper regulatory collaboration.
The pledge emerged during a visit by NIMASA Director-General, Dr Dayo Mobereola to NUPRC Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and her management team at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Both agencies stressed that closer coordination is essential to remove operational bottlenecks, streamline compliance processes and maximise revenue due to the Federal Government across two of Nigeria’s most vital economic pillars.
Discussions centred on aligning regulatory oversight to support indigenous participation in international shipping, strengthen environmental protection and ensure robust safety standards in upstream oil and gas operations.
Officials noted that harmonised action between maritime administration and petroleum regulation would not only improve efficiency but also project Nigeria as a more predictable and attractive destination for global energy and shipping investment.
By reinforcing shared mandates in environmental stewardship, capacity development and regulatory enforcement, NIMASA and NUPRC signalled a unified approach to governance in sectors that underpin national trade, energy security and fiscal stability.