The national chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, NIMENA, Dr Daniel Tamunodukobipi, has stated that Nigeria’s maritime industry holds the potential to contribute an impressive $44 billion annually to the country’s Gross Domestic Product.
Dr Tamunodukobipi emphasised the need for collective efforts to advance national maritime regulations as a key step toward unlocking this economic potential.
He made this remark during the 13th Annual Conference of NIMENA, held in Port Harcourt, where stakeholders in the maritime industry gathered to deliberate on the theme, “Advancing National Maritime Regulations for Shared Prosperity.”
The conference provided a platform for industry leaders to discuss strategies for optimising the maritime sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy through improved regulatory frameworks.
He said, “We must work together to advance national maritime regulations and unlock the industry’s potential.”
The chairman of the South-South Steering Committee, George Okoroma, emphasised the critical role of regulations in ensuring safety within the maritime industry
