Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on international investors to seize the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s marine and blue economy, describing the sector as a gateway to Africa’s economic transformation.
A report dated Sept 17, 2025 signed by Dr. Bolaji Akinola Special Adviser, Media and Communications, to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, and made available to our correspondent said that the Minister made the call in London, United Kingdom, where he is participating in the London International Shipping Week (LISW) 2025, one of the world’s premier maritime gatherings.
Speaking at the Africa Maritime and Shipping Assembly, held at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as part of the LISW, Minister Oyetola, represented by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, urged investors to look beyond short-term gains and embrace the long-term benefits of investing in Nigeria’s fast evolving maritime landscape.
Delivering a keynote address on the topic “Navigating Regulatory Seas: Steering Africa’s Maritime Governance Towards Seamless Trade,” he underlined Nigeria’s commitment to regulatory reforms, port modernisation, maritime security, and sustainable shipping practices as critical pillars that make the country an attractive investment destination.
“Our oceans and inland waterways are our lifeblood, our highways to prosperity, and the very arteries that will fuel the African Continental Free Trade Area,” Oyetola said, stressing that Nigeria is committed to unlocking the full potential of its marine resources.
He noted that the government’s ambitious reforms are geared towards positioning the country as the maritime hub of West and Central Africa.
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