The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has stated that it will continue to enforce applicable regulations and labour standards to ensure that seafarers are treated fairly and that employers uphold their obligations under national and international maritime instruments.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made this assertion recently in Lagos during the 2026 Day of Seafarers.
The event was themed, ‘Carrying World Trade, Carrying the Risk’.
Oyetola, who was represented at the event by the Executive Director of Marine Safety and Security at the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Musa Makoji, stressed that the welfare of the nation’s maritime workers is non-negotiable.
“The ministry will continue to enforce applicable regulations and labour standards to ensure that seafarers are treated fairly and that employers uphold their obligations under national and international maritime instruments. The welfare of our maritime workforce is non-negotiable. To shipowners and employers who continue to uphold the highest standards of welfare, safety and professionalism, I commend your efforts and urge you to do even more,” Oyetola said.
