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Nigeria returned to the council under Category “C,” for the 2026–2027 biennium in the election held during the IMO General Assembly in London on Friday.
Nigeria has regained a seat in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council after 14 years outside body’s the top decision-making organ. Nigeria returned to the council under Category “C,” for the 2026–2027 biennium in the election held during the IMO General Assembly in London on Friday.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who led Nigeria’s campaign, said the victory crowns over 12 months of intensive diplomacy shuttles, targeted engagements and sustained advocacy across various countries and maritime blocs.
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Over the years, infrastructural deficits at the nation’s seaports, perceived regulatory shortcomings, and maritime security concerns linked to a rise in piracy in the Gulf of Guinea were some of the factors responsible for the nation’s absence at the prestigious gathering.