Minister Urges Nigerian Youths to Seize Maritime Sector Opportunities
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, urges Nigerian youths to seize the abundant opportunities in the maritime sector, which has seen remarkable revenue growth to N1.39 trillion by 2024. During a visit to the University of Lagos, Oyetola highlighted the sector's potential as a major revenue earner, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms and modernization to unlock its full potential.
The minister stressed the government's commitment to infrastructure development, manpower training, and international partnerships to position Nigeria as a global maritime hub, creating millions of job opportunities. Oyetola sees the marine blue economy as a goldmine for sustainable economic growth beyond oil.
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