Delta State Renews Call for Nigeria Maritime University to Focus on Research and Security Studies
Delta State Renews Call for Nigeria Maritime University to Focus on Research and Security Studies
By Aliu Joshua
Delta State has reiterated its call for the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) in Okerenkoko to prioritize research and security studies. The state government believes that the university has enormous potential to enhance maritime education and research in Nigeria, and that focusing on these areas will have a significant impact on the country’s economic growth and development.
According to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the state government is committed to supporting the university in its efforts to promote maritime education and research. He emphasized the importance of the university in enhancing education among Niger Delta indigenes and promoting economic growth in the region.
Governor Oborevwori noted that Ghana is currently the only country in West Africa with a maritime university, and that Nigeria has a lot to gain by establishing a similar institution. He expressed his confidence in the ability of the Nigeria Maritime University to become a world-class institution for maritime education and research.
The Nigeria Maritime University was established in 2014 but was closed down in January 2016. However, a bill to establish the university was passed into law in January 2025. The university aims to encourage the advancement of learning, develop academic and professional programs, and offer degrees in various fields related to maritime studies.
The Delta State Government has committed to supporting the university in its efforts to promote maritime education and research. The government has also collaborated with security agencies to safeguard coastal communities and the university.
The call by Delta State for the Nigeria Maritime University to focus on research and security studies is seen as a positive development for the maritime sector in Nigeria. The university has the potential to make a significant contribution to the growth and development of the sector, and the state government’s support is expected to help the university achieve its goals.
The Nigeria Maritime University is expected to play a critical role in promoting maritime education and research in Nigeria. The university’s focus on research and security studies will help to address some of the challenges facing the maritime sector in Nigeria, including piracy, oil theft, and maritime insecurity.
As the university begins to take shape, there is growing excitement among stakeholders in the maritime sector. The university’s potential to promote maritime education and research is seen as a game-changer for the sector, and many are looking forward to seeing the impact that the university will have on the country’s economic growth and development.
The Delta State Government’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Maritime University is a testament to the state’s dedication to promoting education and economic growth. The government’s efforts to support the university are expected to have a positive impact on the state’s economy and the lives of its citizens.
