Niger Delta Blue Economy Summit to feature ex-Tunisian PM and regional leaders
Former Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa will join governors from the Niger Delta Region at the first Niger Delta Blue Economy Summit. The event aims to promote sustainable prosperity and development in the region by harnessing blue economy opportunities. According to co-convener Dr Uche Igwe, the summit will focus on actionable solutions and collaboration with key stakeholders. The summit is expected to create significant job opportunities and foster partnerships with regional organizations.
What we know
- Mehdi Jomaa will serve as the keynote speaker, sharing Tunisia’s experience in developing its blue economy.
- The summit will work towards a ten-year plan to create at least 100,000 direct and indirect jobs annually in multiple sectors.
- Collaboration is planned with government agencies, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), South-South Development Commission (SSDC), state governments, and private sector platforms.
- Dr Uche Igwe emphasized leveraging blue financing opportunities and developing a coordination framework through the Niger Delta Blue Economy Masterplan.
- Mr Emmanuel Ukpong praised Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State for his initiatives in the blue economy, particularly the Ibom deep seaport project.
