MOWCA
16 Oct
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has emphasised that Africa is yet to fully capitalise on its marine resources and explore its 421 ports for investment and job creation.
9 Oct
Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other member countries of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) have been urged to tighten the enforcement of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) procedures on inland waterways transportation in the sub-region.
2 Oct
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has urged African governments to invest more in promoting security and dredging of waterway channels and removal of wrecks to facilitate navigation for sustainable trade.
8 May
The Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr Paul Adalikwu, has secured additional support from the Sierra Leonean government to curb maritime accidents and promote safe navigation throughout the region.
24 Mar
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has restated Nigeria’s commitment to preventing accidents and promoting safety on the nation’s waterways.
15 Mar
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has appealed to the United States government to lift the restriction placed on some member countries allegedly involved in illicit shipping activities.
3 Jan
President Bola Tinubu said the plan by the Federal Ministry of Transportation to investigate, recall and replace the Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr Paul Adalikwu, was inappropriate and should be discountenanced immediately.
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