Blue Economy: Delta dep gov tasks Nigerians on disputes along coastal boundaries

Blue Economy: Delta dep gov tasks Nigerians on disputes along coastal boundaries

The Nigerian International Coastal Border Platform has been tasked with proffering solutions to disputes along coastal boundaries. The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, made the call on Friday at the inaugural summit of the Nigerian International Coastal Border Platform held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, noting that there was a need to tap the benefits of the blue economy, especially in sustainable marine resource management — fisher…

Historic Summit Unites Nigerian Coastal States In Bold New Drive To Crush Piracy, Advocate Harmonization Of Maritime Laws

By Roland Ekama   In a landmark gathering that promises to reshape Nigeria’s coastal security and economic landscape, the Nigerian International Coastal Border Platform has advocated for the harmonization of maritime laws Th platform held its inaugural summit in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Friday, 8th August 2025. With Deputy Governors from nearly all member states in attendance and the event officially opened by Governor Umo Eno, who unveiled a swe…

Nigerian Coastal States Demand Harmonisation Of Maritime Laws

All the coastal states in the country under the aegis of the Nigerian International Coastal Border Platform have called on relevant authorities to expedite the harmonisation of all maritime laws, including the Suppression of Privacy and other Maritime Offences (SPOMO) Act, to ensure better implementation. The states comprising Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ogun,... The post Nigerian Coastal States Demand Harmonisation Of Maritime Laws …