FIC Report (Lagos State) – In a significant move to safeguard Nigeria’s maritime legacy, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has commissioned a maritime museum at the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre, NMRDC, Kirikiri, Lagos.
The facility is designed to preserve and promote Nigeria’s maritime heritage by housing historical artefacts and archival collections that document the country’s maritime evolution.
‘A Repository of Nigeria’s Maritime History’
The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who was represented by the Director of Planning, Research and Data Management Services, Mrs. Aisha Jidda, formally declared the museum open to the public at the commissioning ceremony.
Describing the facility, Dr. Mobereola said it is “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.
“It will showcase historical artefacts, archival materials, maritime innovations, and the evolution of Nigeria’s maritime industry over the years,” he stated.
Commitment to Maritime Awareness and Blue Economy.
The NIMASA DG noted that the establishment of the museum reflects the Agency’s commitment to promoting maritime awareness, supporting research, and inspiring future generations of maritime professionals.
“This initiative underscores our dedication to preserving the enduring legacy of Nigeria’s maritime sector and ensuring that our history continues to inform our future,” he said.
Dr. Mobereola urged students, researchers, industry stakeholders, and members of the public to visit the museum.
He said the public should visit“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.”
The commissioning adds to ongoing Federal Government efforts to diversify the economy through the Marine and Blue Economy, with heritage preservation positioned as a key pillar for tourism, education and research.
Dimaka Chioma
Deputy Director
Information/ Public Relations.
10 / 07 / 2026.
