Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has said he will ensure the country’s bodies of water are safe, reliable, and sustainable across the nation.According to him, the ocean holds the key to sustainable economic growth, environmental preservation, and technological innovation.
“Experts say the blue economy is estimated to be worth more than 1.5 trillion dollars per year globally. Consequently, given our size as a country and considering the size of our blue economy, we should be a significant player in this sector,” the minister said. “This can be done by embarking on a holistic dredging campaign for most of our strategically important inland waterways so as to make them navigable for the passage of goods and people.