Nigeria Advocates Fair Net-Zero Shipping Transition

During the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) held in London, Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, urged for a fair transition to net-zero shipping.

He highlighted the importance of a transition framework that reflects the economic realities and developmental needs of emerging economies, stressing that achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 should align with global sustainable development goals without imposing disproportionate burdens on developing nations. Oyetola engaged with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, and Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority representative, Fawaz Al Sehali, to strengthen maritime security and promote a sustainable blue economy.

He reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to advancing maritime safety and developing sustainable blue economy initiatives. Dominguez acknowledged Nigeria's growing role in maritime governance and praised the country's leadership in improving maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, noting significant progress in combating piracy and enhancing regional coordination.