NIMASA, AMJON to advance Blue Economy reforms at 2026 Maritime training Summit
By Uzor Odigbo
Lagos is set to host key players in Nigeria’s maritime sector as industry leaders, regulators, policymakers and experts converge for the 2026 Maritime Training Summit and Awards of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON), with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) partnering the Association to advance discussions on the nation’s Blue Economy.
The summit, scheduled to hold at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, will bring stakeholders together to examine innovation-driven training, human capital development and other critical factors required to position Nigeria’s maritime sector for greater economic growth.
Themed “The Power of Innovation in a Future-Ready Maritime Training Agenda,” the event will focus on the role of innovation, technology and capacity development in strengthening Nigeria’s maritime industry and preparing the workforce to take advantage of emerging opportunities within the Blue Economy.
According to AMJON, NIMASA’s partnership with the Association reflects the Agency’s sustained commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria’s maritime sector, particularly through initiatives aimed at promoting indigenous participation, maritime safety and security, capacity development and the sustainable utilisation of the nation’s vast marine resources.
The Association noted that as Nigeria continues to pursue the expansion of its Blue Economy, the role of human capital development and professional training has become increasingly important in building a globally competitive maritime workforce.
AMJON President, Vera Osokpo, said NIMASA’s support for the summit demonstrates the Agency’s recognition of the important role of knowledge, innovation and capacity development in unlocking the enormous potential of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
She said the partnership would further enrich discussions at the summit and provide stakeholders with an opportunity to examine practical strategies for developing the skills and expertise required to support the evolving needs of the sector.
According to Osokpo, NIMASA has continued to play a strategic role in Nigeria’s maritime development through its regulatory responsibilities and interventions aimed at promoting safety, security, shipping development, indigenous capacity and the sustainable growth of the maritime industry.
She added that the Agency’s contributions to the nation’s maritime ecosystem have become increasingly significant as Nigeria seeks to maximise opportunities within the Blue Economy and diversify its economic base.
