Tinubu Calls for Collaboration Among African Countries to Harness Blue Economy Potentials
TINUBU
*Says blue economy holds key to prosperity in Africa
By Our Reporter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday urged African countries to collaborate to be able to harness the potentials of the blue economy.
Tinubu who noted that the blue economy holds the key to Africa’s prosperity said it was left for the continent to cooperate to be able to take advantage of the opportunity.
The President who spoke on the occasion of the 43rd Annual Council of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) conference held in Lagos, said the role of the blue economy remains critical for the collective prosperity of African countries.
The President who was represented on the occasion by the Minister of Marine and Blue economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, pointed out that the continent’s blue economy has for the African countries opportunities for growth and development which are yet to be tapped.
.He said that the waters serve as a natural source of connectivity irrespective of national boundaries, adding that destiny and challenges shared by African countries need collaboration.
He said, “We must acknowledge the maritime sector as a central driver for the sustainable development of our nations”.
The President also stressed the relevance of port community system, stating that it serves as precursor to the implementation of the National Single Window that remain essential for streamlining port operations.
According to him, automation remains crucial for competitiveness in the global ports industry.
He added, “As a government that believes in the necessity of infusing information technology into public management to aid transparency and ease business processes, we are giving the Nigerian Ports Authority all the backing necessary to fast track the operationalization of the Port Community System.“
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko, also joined President Tinubu in the call for regional collaboration in the maritime sector.
Bello-Koko said the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) were substantial, stating that there was the need for African leaders to work together to address trade barriers and enjoy the opportunities available for respective national economies.
According to Bello-Koko, “The opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are substantial. We must work together to eliminate trade barriers and harness these opportunities for the collective prosperity of our respective national economies.”
Bello Koko commended PMAWCA for the role it has been playing in promoting ports’ cooperation, adding that his organization was committed to giving necessary support for policies and action steps reached at the conference.
By Our Reporter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday urged African countries to collaborate to be able to harness the potentials of the blue economy.
Tinubu who noted that the blue economy holds the key to Africa’s prosperity said it was left for the continent to cooperate to be able to take advantage of the opportunity.
The President who spoke on the occasion of the 43rd Annual Council of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) conference held in Lagos, said the role of the blue economy remains critical for the collective prosperity of African countries.
The President who was represented on the occasion by the Minister of Marine and Blue economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, pointed out that the continent’s blue economy has for the African countries opportunities for growth and development which are yet to be tapped.
.He said that the waters serve as a natural source of connectivity irrespective of national boundaries, adding that destiny and challenges shared by African countries need collaboration.
He said, “We must acknowledge the maritime sector as a central driver for the sustainable development of our nations”.
The President also stressed the relevance of port community system, stating that it serves as precursor to the implementation of the National Single Window that remain essential for streamlining port operations.
According to him, automation remains crucial for competitiveness in the global ports industry.
He added, “As a government that believes in the necessity of infusing information technology into public management to aid transparency and ease business processes, we are giving the Nigerian Ports Authority all the backing necessary to fast track the operationalization of the Port Community System.“
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko, also joined President Tinubu in the call for regional collaboration in the maritime sector.
Bello-Koko said the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) were substantial, stating that there was the need for African leaders to work together to address trade barriers and enjoy the opportunities available for respective national economies.
According to Bello-Koko, “The opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are substantial. We must work together to eliminate trade barriers and harness these opportunities for the collective prosperity of our respective national economies.”
Bello Koko commended PMAWCA for the role it has been playing in promoting ports’ cooperation, adding that his organization was committed to giving necessary support for policies and action steps reached at the conference.
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