The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s investment climate and enhancing regulatory efficiency.
This was the focus of a working visit by the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, to the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and her management team at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.
During the meeting, both agencies stressed the importance of improving the ease of doing business in Nigeria while optimising revenue accrued to the federal government.
They underscored the need for coordinated regulatory oversight to eliminate operational bottlenecks, promote investor confidence, and ensure efficient revenue generation across the maritime and upstream petroleum sectors—two critical pillars of the nation’s economy.
NIMASA’s mandate to promote indigenous capacity in international shipping, prevent marine pollution, and ensure maritime safety aligns closely with NUPRC’s responsibility to regulate upstream petroleum operations, enforce environmental and safety standards, and drive investment in the Oil and Gas Industry.
The engagement highlights ongoing efforts by both regulators to harmonise policies and strengthen institutional cooperation in support of national economic growth.