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The minister stated that the government had considered the recent extension of Nigeria’s continental shelf.

He added that the workshop, which would be hosted by the ministry in collaboration with NIMASA, was part of efforts to harness the blue economy sector for sustainable growth and development in Nigeria.

He noted that the country’s hosting of the international workshop would help build local expertise by equipping policymakers and industry professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage deep-sea resources sustainably.

According to Oyetola, the workshop would offer hands-on training for Nigerian researchers and stakeholders, allowing them to engage directly with international experts and advanced technologies.

“Nigeria has vast ocean resources that are still largely unexplored and we have considered the recent extension of Nigeria’s continental shelf. I hope this workshop will provide a platform to launch the machinery to tap into these resources sustainably, balancing economic growth with environmental protection,” he said.

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