The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said the agency quest is establishing a Blue Economy information desk at Ports of entry into Nigeria under the supervision of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry, to establish Blue Economy information desks at all International Airports in the country received a boost today after a fruitful discussion with the Honorable Minister of Aviation, Mr Festus Keyamo SAN.
The Blue Economy desk at the Ports will enhance inter-ministerial collaboration to harness potentials in our Maritime sector by creating awareness of a functional intermodal transport system and tourism amongst others, which are critical components of a growing maritime nation.
In another development, Bashir Janoh said the the media is pivotal to the success of the Blue Economy. “Our progress as a nation requires well-informed media practitioners to effectively manage information. I am pleased that we at NIMASA are partnering with KAIPTC Ghana and the Danish Government to develop the capacity of Nigerian media practitioners on maritime security reporting. It was an honor to have declared the session open in Lagos-, stated.
