Government says vessels will enhance connectivity, maritime safety and commercial activities across coastal areas. IN a renewed push to transform water transportation infrastructure, the Akwa Ibom State Government has acquired two modern passenger ferries to improve mobility and support economic expansion in riverine communities. The project, championed by Governor Umo Eno under the ARISE Agenda, […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS A NEW ECONOMIC THINKING FOR AKWA IBOM AKWA Ibom’s blue economy agenda under Governor Umo Eno represents a shift in economic philosophy—moving from traditional infrastructure development toward an integrated maritime and industrial ecosystem. The strategy is built on the premise that long-term wealth creation is driven by systems: ports, logistics networks, industrial zones, […]
Delta Positions Itself as Maritime Investment Hub THE Delta State Government has stepped up efforts to attract investment into its maritime and blue economy sector, showcasing its vast potential at the Blue Economy Investment Summit 2026 held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. Under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the state presented […]
Coalition Targets Marine Tourism Growth THE Allied Concessionaries and Blue Economy Alliance has pledged to partner with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to develop Nigeria’s vast but largely underutilised marine tourism sector. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the alliance’s leadership to the Lagos Area Office of NIWA, where they met […]