R-L - Executive Director Operations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Engr. Fatai Taiye Adeyemi, Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director of Manning, Naval HQ, Rear Admiral Sunday Atakpa, and the Director, Marine Environment Management, NIMASA, Mr. Heaky Dimowo, at the Stakeholders' Sensitization Workshop on Deep Seabed Activities in Nigeria, held in Abuja.
Fri 20 Sept- Haboursandport.com
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has proposed for the ammendment of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007.
NIMASA Director-General, Dr Dayo Mobereola, said that the ammendment has become necessary in order to accommodate the exploration and exploitation of Deep Seabed Activities in Nigeria.
Dr Mobereola tabled the proposal this week during the Stakeholders' Sensitization Workshop on Deep Seabed Activities in Nigeria, held in Abuja.
The Workshop was graced by the representatives of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), National Border Commission (NBC), International Seabed Authority, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, among others.
The NIMASA DG stressed the need to amend the Act to reflect relevant provisions of the ISA’s model of legislation on exploration and exploitation of the seabed.
Dr Mobereola assured that NIMASA in collaboration with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and relevant MDAs, will ensure Nigeria’s compliance with global standards of Seabed exploration.
He acknowledged the commitment of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and NIMASA in ensuring the full implementation of relevant legislative frameworks for the sustainable use of the marine environment and safety standards.
Earlier, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, said "We remain committed to ensuring that relevant legislative frameworks on the sustainable use of the Marine Environment and Safety standards are fully implemented."
He stated that the transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a mineral-based one presents opportunities for Nigeria to leverage its marine resources, particularly wave and tidal energy, to generate clean energy.
"This shift could significantly contribute to the nation’s energy needs," said Oyetola.
The Minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Oloruntola Olufemi, explained that the workshop aimed to raise awareness among key stakeholders in the sector about the significance of deep seabed exploration and exploitation.
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