NILDS Hosts Stakeholders Dialogue on Blue and Marine Economy

The National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on Monday hosted stakeholders One-Day Policy Dialogue on Blue and Marine Economy.

The meeting with the theme: “The Imperative of Harnessing the Potentials of the Blue and Marine Economy” held at NILDS Headquarters, Abuja.

FactualTimes reports that the Policy Dialogue aimed at evaluating the challenges facing the Blue and Marine Economy sector and propose solutions to maximize its economic benefits while drawing lessons from the brown economy,

In his opening remarks, Director General NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman said the engagement would provide insights into immediate interventions and contribute to the development of long-term strategies aimed at positioning Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s Blue Economy.

The policy dialogue brought together key stakeholders in the sector, including representatives from the Ministries of Power, Marine and Blue Economy, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority, Nigeria Shipper’s Council among others.