NSDP Strengthens Nigeria’s Indigenous Seafaring Workforce
Onwuka Igwe, former Director of Cabotage at NIMASA, underscores the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) as vital for enhancing local maritime skills. By training nearly 2,500 Nigerians, the initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign seafarers, promoting local capacity in Nigeria’s coastal shipping and addressing workforce shortages effectively.