The Gulf of Guinea Commission has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to spearhead efforts to advance regional blue economy policy.
The appointment is expected to strengthen regional cooperation among Gulf of Guinea countries in developing sustainable ocean resources, promoting maritime security and unlocking the economic potential of the region’s marine and coastal assets.
Oyetola’s new role also presents an opportunity to advance coordinated policies aimed at boosting maritime trade, attracting investment, creating jobs and promoting sustainable development across the region.
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola (right), and Deputy Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, Ambassador Obinna Agbugba (left), during a meeting on the development of the proposed Gulf of Guinea Commission Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, in the Minister’s office in Abuja, on Tuesday.
The development underscores the growing importance of the blue economy as a driver of economic diversification, regional integration and long-term prosperity for Gulf of Guinea countries.
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