The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has hailed Nigeria's Blue Economy Policy, describing it as a forward-looking and sustainable plan to unlock marine resources for economic growth.
IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Domínguez, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, in Abuja.
He praised Nigeria's remarkable achievement of maintaining zero piracy incidents for over three years, attributing it to the success of the Deep Blue Project and effective collaboration among security agencies, particularly the Nigerian Navy.
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Domínguez noted that Nigeria's investment in maritime safety infrastructure has not only secured its waters but also strengthened regional security in the Gulf of Guinea, positioning the country as a leader in West and Central Africa's maritime sector.
He further revealed that Nigeria's contributions will feature at a regional Safe Seas Conference in Ghana next January and disclosed ongoing talks with the European Union on a new maritime governance project focused on ports and security.
Beyond security, he urged African nations to prepare for global shifts in energy transition, biofuels, financing for seafarer training, and infrastructure, stressing that Nigeria's proactive approach could inspire other developing maritime nations.
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