All Roads lead to the Banquet hall of Government House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State as a renowned Bayelsa born Master Mariner , Philanthropist and Author, Capt. Mandela Paul Ogoun, PhD, launches his book “Maritime Enviroment: Legal and Policy Framework ” . The event scheduled for Friday this week will have in attendance top dignitaries from the private and public sector including the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State , Sen Douye Diri who will be the Chief Special Guest of Honour. Also billed to grace this epoch making occasion is the Hon Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola , while Chief Michael Onuoha, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at the AILES Group will be the Chief Launcher. A one time Federal Permanent Secretary and Nigerian Ambassador to the Scandinavian countries, Amb Godknows Igali will be Chairman.
According to the author, Capt Mandela Paul Ogoun, “this book is my modest contribution to the modern trends in the Marine and Blue Economy with emphasis on biodiversity conservation, sustainable fisheries management, the effects on climate change and the enforcement and compliance measures for relevant global authorities” The author, Capt Ogoun is a Class One Mariner of over 30 years experience, having worked on board variety of ships of various tonnages.