NIGERIA, Abu Dhabi Port Group sign MoU

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Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital solutions.

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

A release by Osagie Edward, FNIPR, NIMASA Deputy Director/Head, Public Relations, stated that the MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria–UAE economic relations.

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, led the Nigerian delegation, while the Chairman of AD Ports Group, H.E. Mohamed Hassan, led the Group’s management team. Also present was the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola.

According to the release, the delegation subsequently briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the details and strategic importance of the MoU. The statement reads further:

“The agreement, which had been under consideration for over two decades, forms part of the broader trade and investment engagements between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. Its signing represents a renewed commitment by both countries to deepen cooperation in the maritime and blue economy sectors.”

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