Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has received a letter of support from the Swiss government for Nigeria’s bid for the Category ‘C’ seat on the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the 2026/2027 Biennium elections in October/November this year.
 
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, received the letter of endorsement on Thursday in his office during a courtesy visit by Switzerland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Felix Egloff. He noted that the support marked a significant step forward for Nigeria’s campaign.
 
Oyetola, who expressed happiness for the show of support from the Swiss government, stated that it was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Federal Government to upholding international standards, adding that Nigeria’s election would contribute to a more robust and sustainable global maritime industry.
 
Earlier, Egloff stated that their visit was prompted by a correspondence from the minister, asking for support in Nigeria’s bid to clinch the Category ‘C’ seat on the IMO. `

“I’m very glad to convey this letter of support; Switzerland is very happy to support you; you’re a very strong candidate. We support your candidacy, your commitment to multilateralism overall, and in particular, in this field you bring. You’re a very important country,” Egloff noted.

With Switzerland’s endorsement, Nigeria’s campaign for the IMO Category ‘C’ Council seat gains further international momentum ahead of the elections slated for October/November 2025.