The House of Representatives Committee with oversight supervision on the Nigerian Maritime Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the organisation have aligned on the need for clear performance targets and improved accountability in the agency’s 2026 budget proposals.
The committee has however, warned that opacity and weak performance will no longer be tolerated in the 2026 budget performance of NIMASA and the Maritime Academy of Nigeria.
Speaking at the 2026 budget defence session of NIMASA on Tuesday, Chairman of the Committee, Khadija Abba-Ibrahim, said heads of agencies must take direct responsibility for their plans, projections, and performance.
“This session is an opportunity for the agency to clearly articulate its 2026 roadmap and address pressing concerns, ranging from maritime insecurity to capacity development and operational efficiency,” she said.
In the presentation, Director-General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola, said the agency has commenced full automation of its operations and revenue collection systems in 2025 following Federal Executive Council approval.
“We are not just digitising operations, we are securing revenue and enforcing accountability across board,” Mobereola stated.
