Invest in water transport, expert urges state govs
- ✦He noted the growing investments by state governments in the establishment of airlines, urging governors to extend similar investments to water transportation to ease the difficulties faced by residents of riverine communities.
- The Co-convener of the Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit, Uche Igwe, has urged state governors to invest in vessel procurement and inland water transportation to reduce transportation costs in coastal and riverine communities.
- According to him, Nigeria has significant potential for inland water transportation, which could be harnessed through investments in modern vessels and ferry services.
- He noted the growing investments by state governments in the establishment of airlines, urging governors to extend similar investments to water transportation to ease the difficulties faced by residents of riverine communities.
A blue economy expert, Uche Igwe, has urged state governors to invest in vessel procurement and inland water transportation to reduce costs and accidents.
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What is the latest development regarding Kogi State?
The Co-convener of the Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit, Uche Igwe, has urged state governors to invest in vessel procurement and inland water transportation to reduce transportation costs in coastal and riverine communities.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Kogi State, Federal Capital Territory, Delta State.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Igwe, a blue economy expert, made the call in a statement issued on Thursday after visiting the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in Abuja on Wednesday, where his team held discussions with the Technical Adviser to the Minister, Prof. Busayo Fakinlede.
