Nigeria Partners with Norway to Combat Illegal Fishing
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking steps to strengthen surveillance of its territorial waters through a partnership with Norway, aimed at curbing illegal fishing by foreign operators. This initiative will provide Nigeria with access to satellite-based vessel-tracking data to monitor maritime activities and enforce regulations against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, announced this commitment during a meeting with Norway’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Svein Baera, in Abuja. Oyetola expressed concerns about foreign operators illegally harvesting fish from Nigerian waters, which undermines local fishers and the economy.
He emphasized the need for improved maritime surveillance to protect local livelihoods and ensure sustainable management of aquatic resources. The Norwegian ambassador introduced Nigeria to the Blue Justice initiative, which offers free satellite-based vessel-tracking data to participating countries to combat illegal fishing and maritime crimes.
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