According to reports, Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola announced this statement in Lagos, relayed by Mrs. Tosan Edodo-Moore, CEO of Zoe Maritime.
The unveiling of these plans is set to occur at the upcoming Maritime Business Roundtable breakfast meeting in Lagos, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Mrs. Edodo-Moore emphasized the Federal Government’s commitment to increasing the nation’s GDP through enhanced revenue generation in the maritime sector as part of its Renewed Agenda.
Panelists at the event will include key figures such as Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
Other participants will include Alhaji Munirudeen Oyebamiji, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in Lokoja, and Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA).
Additionally, Mr. Oluseyi Oluyede, Managing Director of Niger Benue Transport Company Limited, and Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Rhoda Olofu from the Maritime Police Command are expected to attend.
The event aims to gather various stakeholders such as port users, government agencies, banks with maritime desks, insurance companies, ship owners, logistics companies, freight forwarders, oil and gas companies, and foreign entities.
Mrs. Edodo-Moore highlighted the benefits of the maritime breakfast roundtable, including enhanced visibility, growth opportunities, networking, knowledge exchange, and skill impartation.
