Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has outlined his vision for a thriving blue economy sector that prioritises sustainability, innovation and economic growth.

The minister, while speaking at his maiden news conference at the Ministry of Transportation on Monday, acknowledged the abundant marine resources existing in the country’s coastal region.

He stressed the need to fully harness the country’s marine resources.

The minister also said he would promote better inter-agency cooperation and coordination between the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).

“As someone with a strong private sector background, we shall promote greater private sector inclusion while fostering greater efficiency through specialisation and the effective delineation of core duties between the units.

“We must seize this opportunity to create positive change, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come,” the minister said.

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Oyetola thanked President Bola Tinubu for considering him worthy of a ministerial appointment.

The minister added that he would need the cooperation and support of all stakeholders to succeed in the new ministry.

“I feel challenged to be made a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria because it comes with a lot of responsibilities.

“I pray that the Almighty will see me through.

“Being a new ministry, I will have to start from the scratch, and I trust God Almighty to succeed and deliver on my new mandate,” he said.

The Star