MARITIME ACADEMY SETS TO PROMOTE RESEARCH IN ROBOTICS 05-10-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, says the Maritime Academy of Nigeria MAN was designed to develop top and middle-class skilled manpower for the maritime sector.
Speaking while inaugurating the governing board of the academy in Abuja, the Minister stated that in view of this, the academy must continue to provide specialized, practical training in areas like marine engineering and nautical sciences.
He explained that the academy has made significant strides in recent years, establishing itself as a premier institution for maritime education in Africa by investing heavily in infrastructural development.
Oyetola added that the Academy has also updated its curriculum to align with international maritime standards, earning accreditation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
The Minister urged members of the board to align yourselves with the ongoing reforms in the Marine and Blue Economy sector, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
Their role he said is to provide strategic leadership and guidance and work closely with the management to create an environment that promotes academic excellence and practical training.
The Chairman governing board of the academy Mr Kehinde Akinola, assured that the board would focus on the establishment of an innovation centre to further promote research in the academy such as maritime robotics and autonomous systems.
He added that the board would also challenge the academy Innovation centre to look at Ship Design and Optimization.