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Maritime University Will Sustain Growth Of Industry – NIMASA DG

Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Ziakede Akpobolokemi, on Thursday said the approval of the Nigerian Maritime University in Okerenkoko, … Continue reading Maritime University Will Sustain Growth Of Industry – NIMASA DG


MaritimeDirector-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Ziakede Akpobolokemi, on Thursday said the approval of the Nigerian Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Delta State will sustain the growth of the maritime industry.

The Maritime University, recently approved by The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday, is an initiative of the NIMASA.

Dr Akpobolokemi, speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja, said “this formal approval of the licence signifies a major milestone in the agency’s capacity building initiatives, as it will guarantee sustainable training of qualified manpower for the maritime industry at international standard”.

He noted that the University is expected to run courses in marine engineering, naval architecture, nautical science, transport technology and other maritime related professional areas at degree and sub degree levels.

However, the NIMASA boss expressed that with this approval, the University is set to commence academic activities at its fully developed temporary site in Kurutie, also in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.