NIMASA DG Hails Tinubu Over Creation Of Marine/Blue Economy Ministry

• NIMASA’s Director-General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, praised President Tinubu for establishing the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry, hailing its economic potential
• He expressed optimism that the ministry would create opportunities for youth engagement and help diversify Nigeria’s economy
• Jamoh highlighted the concept of the blue economy, encompassing various activities to harness ocean resources for sustainable growth

Dr. Bashir Jamoh, Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry and appointing Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to run its affairs.

Jamoh stated that establishing this “long overdue ministry” will significantly boost the President’s plans and programs to lift Nigeria out of its economic rut.

While expressing confidence that the maritime industry is large enough to engage the country’s teeming youths adequately, he urged them to seize opportunities in the Nigerian maritime industry.

In a statement, he said;

I want to commend our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry, and appointing Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to man its affairs. There are new opportunities around us, and I’m glad Nigeria with the creation of this ministry will explore the concept of blue economy.

The blue economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem. Blue Economy Activities include Maritime shipping, Fishing & aquaculture, Coastal tourism, Renewable energy, Water desalination, Undersea cabling, Seabed extractive industries & deep sea mining, Marine genetic resources and Biotechnology.

Honestly, this ministry is long overdue in the face of our dwindling economic fortunes, and more importantly, to support the diversification of the economy. Efficient management and sustainable exploitation of the marine resources in our seas and oceans, no doubt, provide a veritable tool for Economic Growth.