The IMO Secretary-General’s historic visit to Nigeria in 2025 further underscored this renewed global recognition: after touring Nigeria’s maritime facilities and witnessing a live anti-piracy simulation, the IMO chief praised the country’s security architecture and reform momentum. With the coastal highway project and improved security, Nigeria’s scenic coastline (from the mangrove swamps of the Niger Delta to the beaches of Lagos and beyond) can attract tourism and recreation, a facet of the blue economy previously untapped. In the words of a recent commentary, the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has emerged as “a lodestar” of the administration’s agenda, proving that with the right leadership, even long-neglected sectors can become drivers of national prosperity.
Author: Punch Newspapers
Published at: 2026-01-18 23:25:39
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