Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has arrived in London, the United Kingdom where he will lead the country’s delegation to the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) General Assembly taking place in London from November 27th to December 6th, 2023.
The Minister’s spokesman, Ismail Omipidan disclosed that other members of the delegation expected to attend the session are the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Director, Marine Safety and Security, Babatunde Bombata the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh.
The IMO has chosen the theme “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” for the 2023 event to reflect the organisation’s long history of protecting the environment from the impact of shipping via a robust regulatory framework and emphasises its ongoing commitment to the important work.
The IMO General Assembly is the highest governing body of all member states in the maritime domain, responsible for approving the work programme and budget, determining financial arrangements, and electing the IMO Council.
“The assembly convenes every two years, and this year’s session provides a platform for Oyetola to deliver Nigeria’s message to the assembly and actively participate in shaping maritime policies at the global level,” Omipidan said.