Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of State, Labour and productivity Honorable Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and the Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola are among top government officials expected to participate in the 2024 Day of the Seafarer event holding in Lagos tomorrow.
Leaders of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Nigerian Association of Master Mariners, Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers Association and Head of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Seafarer’s Trust Fund, Katie Higginbottom, are also expected to be part of the event.
Day of the Seafarer is an annual celebration organised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to recognise the contribution that seafarers make to the global economy.
Seafarers are an essential component in world trade, keeping the economy moving and delivering the goods and fuels used across the world every day.
In a statement on Sunday, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola urged Nigerians to participate in this year’s celebrations adding that the use of #SafetyTipsAtSea on all social media platforms will ensure adequate exposure to Nigeria’s celebration of the Seafarers Day in line with the theme of the event.
“Seafarers are the unsung heroes of our global economy; I will even describe them as the lifeblood of international trade. They sacrifice a lot for humanity’s existence as they leave their families for months for our sake. Let us celebrate their resilience, dedication, and the invaluable role they play in our world. This day belongs to them, let us use the hashtag #SafetyTipsAtSea for all our social media posts so that Nigerian seafarers will feel appreciated,” he said.
