The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) initiates the preservation of Nigeria’s rich maritime history with the commissioning of a museum
By Innocent Chukwu
In its quest to ensure the preservation of Nigeria’s rich maritime history for future generations, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commissioned a maritime museum at the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC), Kirikiri, Lagos.
The museum is designed to preserve and promote Nigeria’s maritime heritage by housing historical artefacts and archival collections that reflect the country’s maritime evolution.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, represented by the Agency’s Director of Planning, Research and Data Management Services, Mrs. Aisha Jidda, formally declared the museum open to the public.
Dr. Mobereola described the facility as a repository of Nigeria’s maritime history and a centre dedicated to safeguarding the nation’s maritime heritage for generations to come.
According to him, the museum will serve as an educational and research hub, showcasing historical artefacts, archival materials, maritime innovations, and the evolution of Nigeria’s maritime industry over the years.
He stated that the establishment of the museum reflects NIMASA’s commitment to promoting maritime awareness, supporting research, inspiring future generations of maritime professionals, and preserving the enduring legacy of Nigeria’s maritime sector.
The NIMASA Director General urged students, researchers, industry stakeholders, and members of the public to visit the museum to gain a deeper appreciation of Nigeria’s maritime journey and its strategic contribution to national development and the growth of the Marine and Blue Economy.
