Marine and Blue Economy – Shipping World News Magazine

Apr162025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Gov Douye Diri receives Most Maritime friendly AWARD at MIMA ’25. :

Bayelsa State Governor, Sen Douye Diri, yesterday in Lagos received an award as the Most Maritime Friendly Governor at the 27th Edition of the Maritime Industry Merit AWARD, MIMA , which held at the Ball Room of Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. Gov Douye Diri who was represented by the Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Prof Nibofa Ayawei, reiterated the commitment of his administration in harnessing the full potentials of the Marine and Blue Economy. He appealed to prospective investors to take advantage of the abundant marine resources in Bayelsa State. Also in attendance at the event was the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Faith Zibs Godwin.

Dec132024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

GOV DIRI WINS 2024 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE GOVERNOR (MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY) AWARD — Dedicates award to the people of Bayelsa State

Maritime, News Feature

The Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri has won the outstanding Performance Governor of the Year 2024 Award, in the category of Marine and Blue Economy. The award was presented to him by the Nigeria Today Magazine, a global publication for the promotion of good governance and selfless service to humanity, on Wednesday at the Shehu Musa Yara’dua Centre, Central Business District, Abuja. In his remark, Senator Diri said he was deeply honoured to receive the award on behalf of the people and government of Bayelsa State, noting that it is gratifying to see his administration's pioneering efforts in the marine sector being acknowledged. The Governor thanked organizers of the event and acknowledged that the honour will serve as a motivation to deepen his adminis...

Oct182024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Between Brass and Agge Deep Seaport, Which is a Lower Hanging Fruit for Douye Diri? BY ASU BEKS .

Maritime, News Feature

The dream for a Deep Sea Port in Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State is legendary and as old as the creation of the State. Every successive Administration in the State had toyed with the idea of a Deep Sea Port in Agge. From Late DSP Alamieyeseigha to the incumbent Gov Douye Diri, the need to construct this natural deep Seaport has always attracted traction as a legacy project that should be taken out of the drawing board. But if my memory serves me right, more often than not, these intentions have died up the moment the saliva which followed such pronouncements dried up. But to be fair to former Governor Seriake Dickson ,he should perhaps be singled out as the only occupant of CREEK HAVEN, who made the best of attempts to move from motion to movement when he commission...

Oct152024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

GOV DOUYE DIRI MEETS OYETOLA, EXPLORE AREAS OF COLLABORATION, PARTNERSHIP

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has solicited the support of the Federal Government towards developing the deep seaport at Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area and the blue economy potential of the state. Governor Diri expressed the optimism that by collaborating with the Federal Government, a lot can be achieved for the benefit of the state and the country. The Bayelsa governor stated this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, in his office in Abuja on Monday. He said he received the news of the creation of the ministry by President Bola Tinubu with excitement, saying the fact that Bayelsa was the first state in Nigeria to also establish a similar ministry was indicative of its seriousness to develop the state’s b...

Aug102024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

BAYELSA BOAT MISHAP; Marine and Blue Economy Commissioner, Dr Faith Zibs Godwin Receive Bodies of Victims . NIWA Keeps mum ~ Bayelsa reassures Commitment to Safety Measures

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After days of intensive search, the Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Faith Zibs Godwin, Friday along with her Special Duties counterpart, the Marine Police Force, and other relevant agencies, received the recovered bodies of eighteen victims from the ill-fated boat mishap that occurred in the Ezetu waterways, even as the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA has kept mum In the aftermath of the accident, Dr Zibs Godwin actively engaged with survivors to understand the full scope of the incident and to provide support. These discussions were crucial to help address immediate needs of the survivors and investigat the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The Commissioner expressed deep condolences to families of the victims while receiving the bodies at the Yenagoa FMC...

Jun242024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Dayo Mobereola set to host World Seafarer Day in Lagos

Maritime, News Feature

Nigeria is set to join other nations across the global community in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer 2024, Tuesday in Lagos The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, his counterpart in the Minister of State, Labour and productivity Nkeiruka Onyejeocha will be leading other dignitaries including the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola and the head ITF seafarer’s Trust Fund Katie Higginbottom to the commemoration. Speaking ahead of the event, Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola urged Nigerians to participate in this year’s celebrations adding that the use of #SafetyTipsAtSea on all social media platforms will ensure adequate exposure to Nigeria’s celebration of the Seafarers day in line ...