AD Ports Group, Nigerian ministry sign MoU on ports, logistics, maritime, digital collaboration

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First published: 19-Jan-2026 16:17:09Staff WriterAD Ports Group Managing Director and Group CEO, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, met with Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to discuss future cooperation and advance strategic collaboration in trade, maritime, shipping and logistics.Building on this high-level engagement, AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to explore collaboration opportunities across ports, logistics, maritime services, and digital trade infrastructure.The MoU was signed by Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director & Group CEO of AD Ports Group.The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation to explore investment and development opportunities across Nigeria’s ports and maritime ecosystem, including logistics services, economic and free zones, as well as digital trade platforms.The MoU reflects Nigeria’s strategic importance as Africa’s largest economy and one of the continent’s leading maritime and trade hubs, supported by an extensive coastline, major port assets, and expanding regional and international trade flows.Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, said, “This MoU represents an important step in advancing Nigeria’s Marine and Blue economy agenda. By partnering with an internationally experienced group such as AD Ports Group, we aim to explore opportunities that can strengthen port efficiency, logistics connectivity, maritime services, and digital trade infrastructure, while supporting sustainable economic growth and positioning Nigeria as a leading maritime hub in Africa.”Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director & Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said, “Nigeria is a cornerstone of Africa’s maritime and trade landscape, with significant potential across the ports and logistics sectors. This MoU reflects our shared ambition to explore long-term, sustainable development opportunities that support Nigeria’s economic growth, trade competitiveness, and job creation, in line with the directives of our wise leadership. AD Ports Group brings international ex...

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