Harnessing Nigeria’s Marine Biodiversity for Accelerated Economic Growth
FG To Integrate Blue Economy In ERGP
* As NIMASA hosts maiden edition of
African Day of Seas and Oceans
As part of efforts to ensure the maritime industry plays a significant role in the growth of Nigeria's economy, the Federal Government has initiated steps to inject blue economy concept into its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).
While this can be seen as an avenue to correct the
previous jettisoning of the maritime sector in national planning, the
government also intends to setup a strategic Blue Economy committee under the
leadership of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation,
Alhaji Sabiu Zakari revealed this earlier today, during a ceremony to mark the
maiden edition of Africa's Day of Seas and Oceans scheduled ...