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FG seeks global investment to develop blue economy

FG seeks global investment to develop blue economy
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Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the call while leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 138th session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council in London. We believe that developing maritime nations must have access to the technical expertise, institutional support and investment opportunities required to participate meaningfully in the evolving global shipping industry,” he said.
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  • ✦By Folarin Kehinde The Federal Government is seeking increased access to international maritime investment, technical expertise and capacity-building opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the global shipping industry and unlock the economic potential of its blue economy.
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2026:The minister’s intervention comes as the IMO Council reviews financial allocations for the 2026–2027 biennium and strategic priorities for 2028–2029, providing Nigeria an opportunity to push for increased technical cooperation and capacity-building support.2026:The five-day meeting, which began on November 2 and ends on November 6, 2026, provides Nigeria an opportunity to contribute to international shipping policy discussions, attract development partnerships and advance the interests of developing maritime economies.
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  • ✦Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the call while leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 138th session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council in London.
  • ✦We believe that developing maritime nations must have access to the technical expertise, institutional support and investment opportunities required to participate meaningfully in the evolving global shipping industry,” he said.
  • ✦By Folarin Kehinde The Federal Government is seeking increased access to international maritime investment, technical expertise and capacity-building opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the global shipping industry and unlock the economic potential of its blue economy.
Key Facts:2026: The minister’s intervention comes as the IMO Council reviews financial allocations for the 2026–2027 biennium and strategic priorities for 2028–2029, providing Nigeria an opportunity to push for increased technical cooperation and capacity-building support.2026: The five-day meeting, which began on November 2 and ends on November 6, 2026, provides Nigeria an opportunity to contribute to international shipping policy discussions, attract development partnerships and advance the interests of developing maritime economies.
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By Folarin Kehinde The Federal Government is seeking increased access to international maritime investment, technical expertise and capacity-building opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the global shipping industry and unlock the economic potential of its blue economy.

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Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the call while leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 138th session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council in London.

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The minister’s intervention comes as the IMO Council reviews financial allocations for the 2026–2027 biennium and strategic priorities for 2028–2029, providing Nigeria an opportunity to push for increased technical cooperation and capacity-building support.

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