The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has announced that the Federal Government is preparing to facilitate connections between Nigerian startups and international investors in Singapore.
The disclosure was made in a statement released on Monday by the institution’s National General Secretary, Azubuike Chuku.
He explained that the initiative is specifically designed to bridge the gap between local innovators and global investment networks, creating opportunities for growth and expansion.
According to Chuku, the program scheduled to take place on April 24, 2026 will convene a wide range of stakeholders from Nigeria’s maritime and energy industries, providing a platform for collaboration, networking, and investment discussions.
Speaking on the initiative, NIMENA’s National Chairman, Efereb Sylvanus, noted that the effort forms part of a broader vision to integrate Nigerian startups into the global investment ecosystem.
He emphasized that encouraging partnerships between local innovators and international investors is critical to driving sustainable development within the maritime and energy sectors.
“It is about repositioning Nigeria from a resource-dependent economy to an innovation-driven maritime nation,” he said.
