18TH EDITION • NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL MARITIME PORT AND TERMINAL

Nigeria's Marine and Blue Economy Industry Performance 2026 and Outlook 2027

THEME

National Strategy for Port and Maritime Corridor Revamps

📅 26 November 2026 • 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM • 📍 NIGAV Centre, Lagos
DATE

26 November 2026

TIME

3:30 PM – 7:30 PM

VENUE

NIGAV Centre, Lagos

EDITION

18th Edition

Why Attend NIMPORT 2026?

Review. Benchmark. Connect. Recognise.

NIMPORT provides a platform for stakeholder review, industry benchmarking and knowledge exchange, while examining the development and future direction of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.

Industry Performance Review

Examine developments across Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.

Industry Outlook

Gain perspective on the direction of the sector and its emerging opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement

Connect with stakeholders across the marine and allied sectors.

Policy & Industry Dialogue

Explore the implications of the national policy framework for marine and blue economy development.

Industry Recognition

Celebrate organisations and individuals contributing to sector performance.

30 Distinct Industry Awards

Recognising contributions across the breadth of the marine and blue economy.

2026 THEME

National Strategy for Port and Maritime Corridor Revamps

The 2026 theme will examine the content and progress of the 10-year National Policy Framework on Marine and Blue Economy.

Presentation of 30 Distinct Industry Awards

The Marine and Blue Economy Industry Performance Award recognises organisations and leaders who have driven outstanding operational efficiency, revenue growth, and sustainability within the maritime and blue economy sector.

Port & Terminal Operations

Efficiency, throughput and turnaround performance

Shipping & Logistics

Carriers, agencies and freight-forwarding excellence

Regulation & Policy

Institutions advancing the national maritime agenda

Infrastructure & Investment

Corridor, dredging and terminal development projects

Blue Economy Innovation

Technology, sustainability and marine enterprise

People & Emerging Leaders

Individual, seafarer and youth recognition

Programme at a Glance

Thursday, 26th November 2026 • 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM • NIGAV Centre, Lagos

3:30PM

Arrival, Registration & Industry Networking 

4:00pm

Opening Ceremony, Welcome Address & Goodwill Remarks

4:30PM

Lecture: Nigeria Blue Economy Outlook and Projection

5:15PM

Presentation of the 30 Industry Performance Awards

6:30PM

Dinner Service & Musical Entertainment 

7:30PM

Closing Remarks & Departure

* Programme timings are indicative and may be refined ahead of the event.

The Drivers at a Glance

Meet the visionary leaders, port authorities, and maritime pioneers charting the course for NIMPORT 2026.

His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola CON

Honourable Minister of marine and blue economy

Mrs. Fatima Sugra Tabi'a Mahmood

permanent secretary

Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy

Dr. Abubakar Dantoso

Managing Director

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)

Dr. Dayo Mobereola

Director-General

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)

Vice Admiral Idi Abbas

Chief of the Naval Staff

Nigerian Navy

Alhaji Umar Yusuf Girei

Acting Managing Director/CEO

National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)

Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR

Comptroller-General

Nigeria Customs Service

Mr. Kingsley Igwe

Registrar/CEO

Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN)

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₦15,000,000

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₦10,000,000

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