FG, Abu Dhabi Port Group sign MoU on maritime, blue economy sectors cooperation

L-R: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Fatima Sugra Mahmood, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CEO Maritime & Shipping Cluster & Noatum Maritime- Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, Chairman Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Mohamed Hassana, DG/CEO, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, CEO Ports Cluster Saif Al Mazrouei shortly after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The Federal Government and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration in ports development, maritime logistics and digital solutions

The deal was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria–UAE economic relations.

The agreement, which had been under consideration for over two decades, forms part of the broader trade and investment engagements between Nigeria and the UAE.

Its signing represents a renewed commitment by both countries to deepen cooperation in the maritime and blue economy sectors.

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, led the Nigerian delegation while the Chairman of AD Ports Group, Mohamed Hassan, led the group’s management team.

Also present during the signing ceremony 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 Tinubu on the details and strategic importance of the MoU.

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