Blue economy policy will enhance maritime governance –FG

Blue economy policy will enhance maritime governance –FG

By Fly Cable News

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy as an inclusive framework that will enhance maritime governance.

Oyetola added that the policy will ultimately establish the sector as a key driver of national prosperity in line with Africa’s Agenda 2063.

The Head of Press & Public Relations at the marine ministry, Muhammad Zakaria, said in a statement that Oyetola disclosed this at the second and final leg of the Executive Technical Validation Workshop of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy in Abuja.

He noted that the series of validation workshops and engagements in the last few months are aimed, “at redefining and producing a formidable framework that will serve as a blueprint to advance Nigeria’s maritime sector.”

Oyetola acknowledged the ministry’s vision for the sector, hence the assemblage of professionals ranging from industry experts to academics and researchers.

“This affirms and further reflects the ministry’s dedication and commitment to the growth and development of the sector,” Oyetola said.

Acknowledging the maritime domain as a crucial pillar of Nigeria’s future economy, Oyetola harped on the importance of addressing the bond between the marine and blue economy sectors with economic growth.