The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has closed its 2025 Advanced Course on Sustainable Blue Economy, with the Director-General, Rear Admiral Thaddeus Udofia (Rtd), PhD, urging participants to apply the technical knowledge gained to strengthen maritime governance and ocean resource management across their institutions.
Speaking at the closing session in Lagos, Udofia said the multi-day programme examined key components of the blue economy, including marine governance, climate resilience, environmental security, hydrography, blue finance, maritime security and sustainable fisheries. He noted that the course was designed to enhance institutional capacity for policy development and interagency cooperation.
Udofia commended the Nigerian Navy, the National Defence College and other partners for supporting the programme, adding that the Institute will continue to develop strategic training platforms to build expertise in Nigeria’s maritime and ocean sectors. He said IMION remains committed to advancing maritime education, research and professional development to support the country’s long-term blue economy agenda.
He encouraged participants to deploy the insights gained from the expert-led sessions, case studies and technical discussions, stressing that the knowledge acquired is critical for responsible ocean stewardship and improved maritime sector performance.
Delivering the vote of thanks, Captain Tumi Ogunkoya said the presentations on maritime diplomacy, coastal security, fisheries protection, hydrography, environmental threats and sustainable energy were “insightful and professionally valuable.” He noted that the training equipped participants with tools that will remain relevant throughout their careers.
Ogunkoya assured the Institute that participants would apply the knowledge in their various roles and commended the organisers for the successful conduct of the programme.