• u003cbu003eAs Oyetola commends Dockworkers contributions to Nigeria’s maritime development.u003c/bu003eu003cbu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbu003e u003c/bu003ernrnu003cimg class=u0022size-large wp-image-38385u0022 src=u0022https://nimasa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DWD-Pic-1-1024x802.jpgu0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u00221024u0022 height=u0022802u0022 /u003e R-L: President-General of the Maritime Workers’Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu; Rep of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Emmanuel Nosakhare Igbinosun; Representation of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Dayo Mobereola (DG, NIMASA) and Executive Director, Engineering u0026amp; Technical Services, Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar during the 2025 Day of the Dockworker Celebration in Lagos.rnrnIn line with its commitment to ensuring improved working conditions for Nigerian dockworkers, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) have hosted the 2025 Day of the Dockworker in Lagos.rnrnHeld under the theme, 'Safe Port, Safe Ship', the event sought to bring the importance of safe working conditions and enhanced welfare of Nigerian dockworkers to the fore while also highlighting government Initiatives to improve safety standards.rnrnu003cimg class=u0022size-large wp-image-38386u0022 src=u0022https://nimasa.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DWD-Pic-2-1024x768.jpgu0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u00221024u0022 height=u0022768u0022 /u003e Representative of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Emmanuel Nosakhare Igbinosun and representative of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Dayo Mobereola (DG, NIMASA) on stage observing the march-past by Dockworkers during the 2025 Day of the Dockworker Celebration in Lagos.rnrnIn his keynote address, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola saluted the incredible work of dockworkers adding that their contribution is at the very core of Nigeria’s maritime economy.rnrnThe Honourable Minister who was represented by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola observed that “today reminds us that our dockworkers are vital to creating a maritime industry where safety is assured and productivity increases. As dockworkers, you are the first link in the trade chain that fuels our economy and turns the potential of the blue economy into real national growth.rnrnu0022Furthermore, the Federal Government has initiated safety and capacity-building programmes, including provision of modern protective equipment for dockworkers and riverine transport operators, as part of its commitments. Through NIMASA, we are enhancing safety training, improving emergency response capabilities, and enhancing professional development schemes.u0022rnrnAlso speaking at the event, the President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu, praised the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, as well as Agencies under his supervision especially NIMASA, for their commitment to dockworkers welfare.rnrnAccording to him, u0022It is a great honour to join all dock workers in celebrating the 3rd edition of Dockworkers Day 2025. On behalf of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), I sincerely thank NIMASA, terminal operators, stevedores, and all maritime stakeholders for hosting this event and recognizing the vital role of dock workers in sustaining our nation’s maritime industry.u0022rnrnHe added that, u0022We deeply appreciate the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy for his remarkable efforts in revitalizing Nigeria’s maritime sector, and the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment for his steadfast commitment to the welfare and protection of Nigerian workers.u0022rnrnIn his goodwill message, the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammadu Dingyadi, who was represented by Mr. Emmanuel Igbinosun, Director of Productivity, Measurement and Labour Standards in the Ministry urged all stakeholders to remain committed to the ideals of safe work environment and appropriate remuneration for dockworkers in line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards.rnrnIn their separate goodwill messages, the Nigerian Ports Authority, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Nigerian Association of Stevedoring Operators (NASO), and Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) all commended dockworkers for their contribution to Nigeria’s maritime industry and pledged committed to ensuring enhanced welfare and safer working environment.rnrnThe Day of the Dockworker is organized by NIMASA in collaboration with NPA and NSC with support from the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in recognition of the important, often hazardous job of dockworkers as well as raise awareness about Dockworkers working conditions.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003cbu003eOsagie Edward, FNIPRu003c/bu003eu003cbu003eu003c/bu003ernrnu003cbu003eDeputy Director/Head, Public Relations u003c/bu003eu003cbu003eu003c/bu003ernrnu003cbu003eNIMASAu003c/bu003ernrnu003ca title=u0022mailto:edward.osagie@nimasa.gov.ngu0022 href=u0022mailto:edward.osagie@nimasa.gov.ngu0022 data-linkindex=u00220u0022u003eedward.osagie@nimasa.gov.ngu003c/au003ernrnu003cstrongu003eNovember 12, 2025u003c/strongu003e