L-R: Member, House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration; Honourable Shehu Dalhatu; Member of the Committee Hon. Salisu Yusuf; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA; Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Chairperson of the Committee; Hon. Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim and a member; Hon. Munachim Ikechi Alozie during the 2026 budget defence with the House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety Education and Administration with NIMASA.
Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA; Dr. Dayo Mobereola in a photograph with the Chairperson, House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration; Hon. Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim during the 2026 budget defence with the House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety Education and Administration with NIMASA. The leadership of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) stepped into the spotlight at the National Assembly, as its Director-General engaged members of the House of Representatives during a crucial budget defence session.
The high-level interaction underscored the agency’s resolve to align its financial projections with national priorities, while responding to legislative oversight on expenditure and performance benchmarks. Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA; Dr. Dayo Mobereola flanked by the Deputy Director, Planning Research and Data Management Services Department, NIMASA; Dr. Felix Ezeji (left) and Assistant Director, Public Relations, NIMASA, Abuja Zonal Office; Mrs. Chika Chukwudi during the 2026 budget defence with the House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety Education and Administration with NIMASA. Addressing lawmakers, the NIMASA boss reiterated a firm commitment to transparency, prudent resource management, and accountability in the execution of the agency’s budget.
The session also provided an opportunity to outline ongoing reforms and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime domain and boosting sectoral growth. L-R: Member, House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration; Honourable Shehu Dalhatu; Member of the Committee Hon. Salisu Yusuf; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA; Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Chairperson of the Committee; Hon. Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim and a member; Hon. Munachim Ikechi Alozie during the 2026 budget defence with the House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety Education and Administration with NIMASA. Lawmakers, in turn, pressed for clarity on allocations, implementation timelines, and measurable outcomes, reflecting heightened scrutiny over public spending.
The engagement signals a renewed push to ensure that fiscal discipline and developmental goals remain at the core of Nigeria’s maritime administration. L-R: Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Hon. Uduak Odudoh; Chairperson of the Committee Hon. Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim; Member of the Committee Hon. Moshood Akiolu and Hon. Billy Osawere; during the 2026 budget defence with the House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety Education and Administration with NIMASA.
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