NIMASA Showcases Waterway Security Tech to UNILAG Maritime Students

By Saheed Olatunji, Reporter

The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has showcased their waterways security tech to the students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS).

The students, it was gathered, left the classroom to connect theory with practice, at the agency’s Multipurpose Hall in Kirikiri, Lagos.

The visit, it was gathered, gave Master’s students in Maritime Administration and Management at UNILAG, a rare, firsthand look at how Nigeria is shaping its Blue Economy, enforcing maritime safety, and deploying cutting-edge technology to secure its waters.

Dr. Oma Offodile, Director of Maritime Environmental Management and representative of NIMASA Director-General/CEO Dr. Dayo Mobereola, warmly welcomed the students at the agency’s Kirikiri Office in Lagos, alongside IMS-UNILAG Director Professor Abiodun Mary Odukoya.

According to findings, the students seated inside NIMASA’s Multipurpose Hall participated in interactive sessions with departmental representatives to discuss the critical role of maritime governance in Nigeria’s economic diversification and Blue Economy agenda.

The students, it was learnt, also went on a guided tour of NIMASA’s state-of-the-art C4i Maritime Surveillance Centre, where they were shown advanced real-time monitoring technology and inter-agency collaboration firsthand in protecting Nigeria’s maritime domain.

According to reports gathered by Spynews, the students also learned how NIMASA partners with the Nigerian Navy, Army, and Police to share intelligence and coordinate rapid responses to threats.

Officials of the agency also told the students that the collaboration has significantly improved maritime security, making Nigeria an African model for effective surveillance and cooperation.

The visit highlighted UNILAG’s dedication to preparing students for real-world careers.

Professor Odukoya, who led the UNILAG team, noted that industry visits help students apply classroom theories to practical situations while introducing them to new challenges and prospects in the maritime field..

She commended NIMASA’s leadership and experts for welcoming the students and providing a highly valuable learning experience.

The visit, according to her, was more than an excursion; it gave the students a direct look into their future.

Having experienced modern maritime administration, advanced surveillance, and Nigeria’s Blue Economy strategy, the students, at the end of the visit, said they were inspired and prepared to contribute to the sustainable growth of the maritime industry.