The Secretary-General, International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Kitack Lim, has described Nigeria as a very important country not only to Africa, but to the global economy.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Public Relations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Osagie Edward, in Lagos.
Lim was quoted as saying this on arrival in the country at the meet and greet reception hosted in his honour by stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry.
He said: “As far as I am concerned, Nigeria is one of the most important countries not only for Africa but in the global economy. The country is blessed with huge potential, huge natural resources, and above all very nice people. I have had pleasant experience from my interactions with Nigerians at the IMO, and I am excited to be here.”
Lim, from South Korea, said Koreans consider Nigeria a dream land and expressed the hope for more cooperation between both countries.
He thanked the Minister of Transportation, Jaji Sambo and his team which included the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, and heads of agencies under the Ministry, as well as the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, and other industry stakeholders like the NLNG Ship Management Limited, for hosting him, .
Lim is also expected to have first-hand experience of some operational activities on NIMASA, which is the focal agency of Nigeria liaising with the IMO under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Transportation.
Nigeria is one of the most important countries not only for Africa but in the global economy. The country is blessed with huge potential, huge natural resources, and above all very nice people.
