Skip to main content

WISTA Nigeria Reaffirms Support for National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola,(Middle) flanked by the Permanent Secretary Olufemi Oloruntola, (left) WISTA Nigeria President Dr Odunayo Ani (right) and other female maritime stakeholders during the stakeholder engagement convened by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in lagos.

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has pledged its unwavering support for the effective implementation of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy. 


This commitment was reaffirmed by the President of WISTA Nigeria, Dr. Odunayo Ani, during a stakeholder engagement convened by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in lagos 


Dr Odunayo Ani Speaking during the stakeholder engagement convened by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in lagos.


Describing the policy as both timely and visionary, Dr. Ani noted that it reflects the Federal Government’s resolve to drive sustainable ocean governance, job creation, economic diversification and environmental stewardship. She commended the Ministry for creating an inclusive platform that brings together stakeholders from the public and private sectors, academia, and civil society.


“As a key stakeholder in the maritime sector, WISTA Nigeria believes that strategic collaboration is indispensable to the successful implementation of this national blueprint,” she said.


Dr. Ani emphasized WISTA Nigeria’s commitment to inclusivity, gender equity, innovation, and capacity building within the marine and blue economy space. She also lauded the Ministry’s recognition of women’s vital role in maritime development.


“WISTA Nigeria stands ready to support this agenda through advocacy, training, and strategic partnerships,” she added.


She concluded by assuring the Honourable Minister His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola CON and all stakeholders of WISTA Nigeria’s continued collaboration toward unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s blue economy for national prosperity and future generations.



 




Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Eze Uchendu Applauds Compt. Olomu's Outstanding Performance In Apapa

  ...Berates APMT For Lack  of Capacity & Technicality ...Calls FG to Set Up Committee To Access APMT Operations In Nigeria The remarkable performance of the Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Customs command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu fsi has been commended by a renowned freight forwarder, the Chairman of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarder( NAGAFF), Apapa Chapter, Fowdr. Prince Eze Uchendu. Accessing the Apapa Command under the control of Compt. Olomu,  the  chairman applauded the resilience and doggedness of the area controller in all areas of operation, in his words, "I think for now we have a good controller, the person of controller, Babatunde Olomu, since his inception as the CAC Apapa, I can say Apapa Command has never had it so good, so I can score the Nigeria customs high In all fields of endeavour, the controller has been a moving controller,  he's not a controller that stays in office. He comes to the terminals ...

KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN (KSJI) TAKES A SWIPE AT BAD LEADERSHIPS IN NIGERIA

  Maj. Gen. (Prof) Remy Uche,  KSJI Supreme Subordinate President, Nigeria. As Christians all over the world marked  the feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist on August 29 commemoration of his beheading by King Herod for speaking up to the truth, the Knights of St. John International (KSJI) of the Roman Catholic Church has taken a swipe against which it described as obnoxious and draconian leaderships in many spheres of life in Nigeria. The Knights of St. John International (KSJI), a sodality organisation of men and women looked up to in the Roman Catholic Church as people of integrity, is not happy with the current situation in the country where leaders in some places are not serving expectedly. According to a press statement made by the KSJI leader in Nigeria (Supreme Subordinate President), Maj Gen. Remy Uche (Prof), and signed on his behalf, by his Chief of Staff, Sir Abuchi Anueyiagu, to mark the feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, the patron saint...

Breaking News: CBN Ordered To Immediately Suspend Enforcement Of Cuber-Security Levy

Hon. Tajudeen Abbass Speaker of the House of Representatives   The House of Representatives has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the enforcement of the controversial cybersecurity levy. The House took this decision following a motion raised by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda on behalf of all members. The House had expressed concern that the circular issued by the CBN could be misunderstood by Nigerians, it however, noted that the directive does not align with the principles outlined in section 44(2a) of the cybercrime Act regarding the recipients responsible for paying the levy. The House urged the CBN to promptly retract its previous circular regarding the levy’s enforcement and instead publish a new circular aligned with the Act’s provisions. The cybersecurity levy was introduced by CBN through a circular to all banks on May 6, 2024, in accordance with the stipulations of the cybercrime Act.