President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian navy to prioritise the protection and development of the country’s maritime environment.
Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call on Thursday when he declared open the 2024 international maritime conference in Lagos.The president urged the Nigerian navy, its African partners, and other stakeholders to work towards a secure and prosperous maritime future for all.Tinubu said the navy has a crucial role in maximising the potential of the blue economy, which he estimated at $1.5 trillion globally and $300 billion across the continent annually.
“This conference must inspire all stakeholders to see the big picture—that we cannot afford to fail in our responsibilities to the continent and, indeed, the entire world,” the president said. “There is no greater incentive to ensure that the infrastructure and technologies at the disposal of the Nigerian Navy are of the highest sophistication than the successes we have witnessed in our anti-crude oil theft crusade since I assumed office in 2023,” he said.In his remarks, Ogalla said the outcome of the 2024 international maritime conference will significantly enhance its capabilities and strengthen existing collaborations in protecting the nation’s maritime environment.
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