NIGERIA, DENMARK PLEDGE TO DEEPEN MARITIME TIES

Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola (left) and the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen during the visit

The government of Denmark has pledged its continued support for Nigeria's maritime sector development while seeking to explore new areas of economic partnerships. This was disclosed by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen, during his recent visit to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency head office in Lagos.

Mr. Jansen emphasised the longstanding ties between both countries which spans decades and has seen the Danish government and Danish private companies invest in the Nigerian maritime industry.

He further expressed optimism that his country is willing to explore new areas of collaboration with Nigeria especially in training of seafarers and maritime security support amongst others.

Welcoming the delegation to NIMASA, the Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, expressed appreciation for the continued engagement with Nigeria, particularly in the area of maritime.

R-L: Deputy Head , Commercial & Trade Advisory, Consulate of Denmark in Nigeria, Sara Ibru; Executive Director , Finance and Administration, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Chudi Offodile; Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Jens Ole Bach Jansen; Director General, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Counsel General, Consulate of Denmark in Nigeria , Jette Bjerrom; Executive Director Operations, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Adeyemi and Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, NIMASA, Jibril Abba during the visit

According to him, "I would like to use this opportunity, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and the Nigerian Government, to thank the Danish Government for its longstanding support for this (maritime) sector. This has seen Danish companies successfully invest in various areas of the sector, and we are confident that this relationship can only grow".

Key areas of cooperation between both countries have focused on training and professional development for maritime security, as well as joint efforts to improve Nigeria's maritime sector's digital infrastructure. Danish companies like APM Terminals have also made significant investments in Nigerian port infrastructure, including in Lagos, Onne and Kano.

Denmark is also supporting training initiatives, such as the Ship-in-a-Box (SIAB) simulator project with the UNODC, to enhance the skills of Nigerian maritime law enforcement personnel in areas like Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations.

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