Today, the 29th of September marks the 2022 World Maritime Day.
The theme "New Technologies for Greener Shipping" was
chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to promote
the use of technologies that minimizes carbon footprint and other
environmental pollutions generated by the maritime industry for a
sustainable maritime sector. This is in consonance with the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly Goals 13
and 14 targeted at taking urgent action to combat climate change
and its impact and to conserve and sustainably use the oceans.
As one of the oldest and cost-effective means of transporting
goods, the maritime industry transcends borders including Nigeria.
It is expected that with the implementation of the African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), there would be increased
trading and collaborations between Nigeria and other African
countries, hence an increase in maritime activities across Africa.
Accordingly, Nigeria
