AS IMO ADVANCES ITS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ON DECARBONISATION, AFRICA MUST ENSURE THAT ITS VOICE IS HEARD – OYETOLA
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola CON, has said as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) advances its regulatory framework on decarbonisation, Africa must ensure that it’s voice is heard and it’s interest safeguarded in shaping policies that impact on our economies and livelihood.
The Minister disclosed this in a keynote address at the maiden African summit on shipping decarbonisation at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. “The global shipping industry is at a pivotal juncture as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is set to finalise and adopt the policy framework on the revised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Strategy and the basket of midterm measures this atumm” he stated.
He further said, “decarbonisation in the shipping industry must be pursued in a manner that is just and equitable ensuring that no African is left behind.
Shipping decarbonisation also goes beyond ships, it touches various sectors such as transport, environment, climate change, trade, and investment.
Panellists at the Summit said Africa has the highest number of member countries at the IMO. They advised Nigerians (Distinguished delegates) as negotiators to collaborate with other African delegates and participate actively by voting and not be notebook takers.
The MD of NIWA Mr. Bola Oyebamiji FCIB, was represented by Surv. James Olawale Adetola GM (Business Development). Other management staff were Engr. Fedelis Agbahi, GM (Ports and Environment) Engr. Dakio Horsfal GM (Marine), Suleiman Makama AGM (Corporate Affairs) Dr. Wale Tijani (Technical Adviser to the MD).
The summit was organised by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in collaboration with UCL Energy Institute, the Barlett school of energy, environment and resources.
Source : NIWA
