Harboursandport.com: Lagos - The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, during the 2024 commemoration of the International Day for Women in Maritime in Lagos, commended the contributions of Nigerian women to the development of the maritime sector.
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L-R: Hon. Olaitan Williams, President of Ocean Ambassadors Foundation; Adaora Nwonu, WIMOWCA Nigeria ExCo; Nneka Obianyor, WIMOWCA Nigeria Secretary General; Mrs. Rollens MacFoy, President of WIMA-Nigeria; Barr. Oritsematosan Edodo-Emore, President of WIMOWCA Nigeria; Jibril Abba, Executive Director of Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, representing the DG of NIMASA; Princess Margaret Inam of WILAT; Dr. Odunayo Ani, President of WISTA Nigeria; Juliana Saka of Nigeria Shippers Council, Vivian Chimezie, DG of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping; Obiageli Benjamin, Assistant Secretary of WIMA Nigeria; and Jennifer Eneh, DD Cabotage Registration NIMASA, cutting the cake during NIMASA’s celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime at NIMASA Maritime House, Apapa, Lagos.
Associations that participated in
the event with the theme “Safe Horizons: Women Shaping the Future of Maritime
Safety” included the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association
(WISTA), Women in Maritime (WIMA), Women in Logistics and Transport (WILAT),
and Women in Maritime West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA), among others.
The International Day for Women in
Maritime is a significant day established by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions and
resilience of women across various sectors of the maritime industry.
Dr. Mobereola, who was
represented by the Agency’s Executive Director of Maritime Labour and Cabotage
Services, Jibril Abba, informed the audience, comprising various women’s groups
in the maritime industry, that the Agency appreciates the contributions of
women to the development of the Nigerian maritime industry.
“Let me seize this opportunity to recognize and applaud the
incredible achievements of women in maritime. From seafarers and ship captains
to engineers and port operators, as well as maritime professionals and
trailblazers, women have played a pivotal role in shaping the maritime industry
and driving innovation and progress. Their dedication, resilience, and
expertise have not only enriched our industry but also inspire a future
generation of women to pursue careers in maritime”. He said.
“To
all the women in maritime: Your contributions are vital, your voices are heard,
and your achievements inspire us all. Together, we can harness the nation's
blue economy to build a more sustainable and prosperous maritime industry that
benefits us all. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to a
more inclusive maritime community”. Mobereola added.
Earlier in her presentation, Mrs.
Olamide Odusanya, the Director of Financial Services at NIMASA, appreciated the
IMO for creating an inclusive and supportive environment to recognize women in
maritime, in line with the provisions of Sustainable Development Goal 5, which
is Gender Equality.
Her words: “It is clear the
pivotal role of women in the maritime industry. Closing the gender gap, which
is the SDG 5- Gender Equality, has been an internal quest of women folks since
the industrial revolution, and one significant achievement has been made; we
still have a long way towards achieving relative parity.
A
paper presented by Mrs. Gloria Anyasodo on “Emerging Trends: Shaping the Future
of Maritime Safety and Opportunities for Women” emphasized that safety
transcends gender. Therefore, women must cultivate competence through proper
education, expertise, and mutual support to uplift one another.
Dr.
Odunayo Ani the President of the Women International Shipping and Trading
Association (WISTA) Nigeria, Mrs Rollens MacFoy, President of African
Women in Maritime, Nigeria chapter, Princess Margaret Inam of Women in
Logistics and Transport (WiLAT), Barrister Oritsematosan Edodo-Emore the National
President of Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA) and Hon.
Olaitan Williams, President Ocean Ambassadors Foundation all delivered goodwill
messages at the event.
The
event culminated with the official inauguration of the WIMOWCA Nigeria
chapter by the DG NIMASA.
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