President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR,(middle) flanked by the the Hon Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H E Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, The Chairman Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group H.E. Mohamed Hassanand the DG/CEO NIMASA Dr Dayo Mobereola to the left while the Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO Maritime & Shipping Cluster & Noatum Maritime- Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, and CEO Ports Cluster Saif Al Mazrouei are to the right of Mr President
Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital solutions.
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria–UAE economic relations.
Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, led the Nigerian delegation, while the Chairman of AD Ports Group, H.E. Mohamed Hassan, led the Group’s management team. Also present was the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA Dr Dayo Mobereola.
The delegation subsequently briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the details and strategic importance of the MoU.
The agreement, which had been under consideration for over two decades, forms part of the broader trade and investment engagements between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. Its signing represents a renewed commitment by both countries to deepen cooperation in the maritime and blue economy sectors.
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