Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research

Maritime stakeholders advocate harnessing potential of blue economy

Stakeholders in the Maritime sector are advocating for proper harnessing of the potential of the blue economy in order to develop the nation’s coastline for further opportunities. It also called for a robust fishery management system as well as collaborations and support for fishers in the country, so as to improve their livelihoods. The Executive Director of the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, NIOMR, Dr. Sule Abiodun was part of the stakeholders meeting in Lagos where experts brainstormed on challenges facing the fisheries industry and how to chart a way forward. Abiodun explained that the aim of the meeting was to replicate what the francophone members are doing, saying that the Nigerian coast, which is about 860 kilometers and about 462 nautical miles, lies the blue economy of the nation.