Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for net-zero shipping anchored on fairness, equity, and adequate support for developing countries at the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) of the International Maritime Organization in London.
This is as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola emphasised that achieving decarbonisation by 2050 must align with sustainable development priorities and reflect the realities of emerging economies.
The Minister also reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to a strong partnership with the IMO and to advancing maritime safety, regional security in the Gulf of Guinea, port modernisation, and human capital development.
FG reaffirms commitment to net-zero shippingOn the sidelines, the Minister held productive engagements with Arsenio Dominguez and Fawaz Al Sehali, strengthening collaboration on maritime security, capacity building, blue economy growth, and a just energy transition.