The federal government has revealed plans to ensure speedy passage of the draft copy of the validated National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy.
This was revealed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who said the policy will be presented to the National Assembly by January 2025, to enable speedy passage into law.
Oyetola, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the executive validation workshop on National Policy in the new sector.
The Minister said, “Today’s programne is the second and final stage in the validation process for the National Policy on the Marine and Blue Economy. The first was the workshop held in Lagos on 27th & 28th November, 2024.
“Building on the outcomes of the first validation workshop, this engagement aims to refine our priorities and solidify a framework for advancing the maritime sector over the next few years”.
