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Part of situation: Nigeria maritime cooperation expands, green shipping drive (26 clusters)

Nigeria strengthens maritime security and Blue Economy initiatives

Blue Economy maritime security illegal fishing local content Nigeria

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to secure its maritime and resource sectors through regulatory enforcement and regional cooperation. The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with the Federal Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, launched Operation Abo Eja to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. The operation has already led to the arrest of approximately 30 crew members and the interception of three fishing trawlers.

Addressing the fisheries crisis is a priority for food security, as Nigeria currently imports over 70 percent of its fish requirements. Estimates of annual losses due to illegal fishing range from $30 million, according to the United Nations, to $70 million, according to the Fisheries Cooperative Federation of Nigeria.

In the maritime sector, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has partnered with the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) to promote human capital development. This partnership aims to prepare a workforce for the global Blue Economy through the 2026 Maritime Training Summit in Lagos.

Additionally, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is advocating for deeper integration among African nations. The board emphasizes harmonizing local content policies and fostering cross-border partnerships to maximize value retention within the continent’s oil and gas value chain.

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Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria · Nigeria · Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board · Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency · Nigerian Navy

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Operation Abo Eja resulted in the interception of three fishing trawlers and the arrest of approximately 30 crew members. www.thisdaylive.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A United Nations assessment estimates annual losses from illegal fishing in Nigeria exceed $30 million. www.thisdaylive.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Nigeria imports more than 70 percent of its total fish requirements. www.thisdaylive.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The NCDMB has called for increased collaboration among African nations to enhance local content and economic diversification. www.thetidenewsonline.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Fisheries Cooperative Federation of Nigeria estimates annual losses from illegal fishing at approximately $70 million. www.thisdaylive.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] NIMASA is partnering with the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria to focus on innovation and training for the Blue Economy. von.gov.ng

Sources

N5 Billion On “Travel and Training”: Inside Dayo Mobereola’s First Full Year Of Questionable Spending As NIMASA DG [secretsreporter.com]
NIMASA, Maritime Journalists Partner on Blue Economy Development - Voice of Nigeria [von.gov.ng]
Operation Abo Eja: Strengthening Surveillance, Enforcing Regulations and Protecting Nigeria’s Fisheries [www.thisdaylive.com]
NIMASA Moves To Save Over $40,000, Bans Foreign Vessels [www.thetidenewsonline.com]