Akwa Ibom Maritime Stakeholders Push for Blue Economy Ministry
Maritime stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State have called for the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy to enhance the development of the state's maritime resources and expedite critical projects. This demand was articulated in a communiqué following the 2026 World Maritime Day celebration organized by the Akwa Ibom State Branch of the Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR) in Uyo.
The event, themed “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” highlighted Akwa Ibom's vast maritime resources, including waterways, fisheries, and logistics corridors. Stakeholders emphasized that these resources could transform the state into a blue-economy hub if actionable projects are implemented.
Key projects identified for accelerated implementation include the Ibom Deep Seaport, Ibom Fish City, Oron Maritime Infrastructure Project, and Ibom Solutions Hub Industrial Park. Additionally, they called for the operationalization of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron, to produce skilled manpower for the maritime sector and urged stronger local participation in maritime value chains.
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