Ken Okeke
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has released a pioneering Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for maritime decarbonization with the launch of the Nigerian Maritime Continuous Emissions Monitoring System at the 2025 UNFCCC COP 30 in Belém, Brazil.
The Agency showcased the initiative during a side event it hosted at the global climate conference, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to advancing the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) energy transition strategies through digital innovation and data-driven solutions.
Representing the Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Director of the Marine Environment Management Department, Dr. Oma Ofodile, said NIMASA has remained unwavering in its pursuit of cleaner, greener maritime operations. She noted that the Agency’s consistent efforts over the years have culminated in this pioneering emissions monitoring system.
According to Dr. Ofodile, NIMASA has been at the forefront of coordinated actions aimed at transforming IMO decarbonization ambitions into measurable progress through technology-backed initiatives.
This year’s launch follows a series of milestones at previous climate conferences. At COP 28, NIMASA championed the formation of an African coalition to support IMO greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. At COP 29, the Agency convened expert panels and presented progress on developing Nigeria’s verifiable maritime emissions inventory, in collaboration with the University College London (UCL) research team—an effort designed to prepare Nigeria for a low-carbon maritime future.
At COP 30, NIMASA formally introduced the Nigerian Maritime Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, developed with UCL researchers, marking another major step in Africa’s contribution to decarbonizing global shipping.
Reacting to the presentation, the IMO Secretary-General’s representative, Mr. Roel Hoeders, commended NIMASA for convening the forward-looking session and for providing strategic direction on how African nations can collectively navigate the challenges of maritime energy transition.
The side event featured expert speakers from IMO, UCL, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania maritime administrations, the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), among others.
A key expectation for COP 30 is the finalization of indicators to measure progress toward the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) under the Paris Agreement. The process aims to streamline 100 indicators across 11 targets of the 2023 GGA Framework, setting the stage for more standardized global climate action tracking.
NIMASA’s presentation added to Nigeria’s growing profile as a leader in maritime climate action and showcased Africa’s readiness to contribute meaningfully to global decarbonization efforts.