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NIMASA DG HAILS PBAT OVER THE CREATION OF MARINE And BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY

 


 The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the creation of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry and the appointment of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to man its affairs.

 

Jamoh in a press release signed by Osagie Edward, the Assistant Director, Public Relations  of NIMASA said that with the creation of this "long overdue ministry" it will give a massive boost to plans and programmes the President intends to deploy. And more importantly, support the diversification of the economy. Efficient management and sustainable exploitation of the marine resources in Nigerian seas and oceans thereby providing a veritable tool for  Economic Growth.

 

While expressing optimism that the maritime industry is large enough to engage the teeming youths in the country adequately, he urged them to take advantage of the opportunities in the Nigerian maritime sector and explore  the concept of the blue economy.

 

"The blue economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem. Blue Economy Activities include Maritime shipping, Fishing & aquaculture, Coastal tourism, Renewable energy, Water desalination, Undersea cabling, Seabed extractive industries & deep sea mining, Marine genetic resources, and Biotechnology."

 

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