The Director-Generalof the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA DakukuPeterside has praised women in the country for their contributions andachievements in the typically male-dominated maritime sector. But he alsocalled for the involvement of more women to help grow the sector. Dakuku stated this inhis message to Nigerian women on the occasion of the International Women’s Day,marked globally on March 8. He noted that Nigeriawomen had made enormous contributions to the socio-economic wellbeing of thecountry that could not be wished away. But he sought more active involvement ofwomen in the efforts to build a strong blue economy. The Director-Generalsaid, women are wonderful builders and good asset keepers, and Nigerian womenare even much more. Dakuku added that hehas been a relentless advocate of greater women participation in the maritimesector in Nigeria and Africa, in accordance with the intense global push forprofessional and social equality.