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Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside, has said the agency was taking strategic steps to deal with maritime piracy.
He disclosed that the anti-piracy bill, sponsored by NIMASA, has been passed by the National Assembly and as soon as it is signed into law, it would help tame piracy in and open up more opportunities in the sector.
Dakuku stated this yesterday in Lagos while speaking with journalists on the activities of the agency to ensure a safe and secure environment and promote participation in maritime business.
He said: “The maritime crime has been challenging, not only to us as a nation but also the entire Gulf of Guinea. To achieve a safe and secure maritime environment that will guarantee the realisation of the president’s agenda, the world would be coming to Nigeria in October to brainstorm on ways of collectively tackle the menace of maritime insecurity.
“This is with a view to advancing the growth and development of the sector to the benefit of the country and Africa at large, with NIMASA championing the initiative.”
He also disclosed that over 7,000 jobs have been created in the maritime sector in the last six months through the New Cabotage Compliance Strategy.
Peterside, who noted that jobs creation was in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision, said the industry was ready to do more, as there are vast opportunities in maritime business.