Determined to ensure efficiency, the heads of agencies and departments of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy signed, on Friday, a performance bond for the ministerial deliverables for the period 2023-2027.
This was revealed by the Minister’s spokesman, Ismail Ombidane, on his X account (formerly Twitter) on Friday.
“After a stimulating stakeholder engagement at a roundtable with industry players and another exciting and exciting two-day retreat in Lagos, the Directors and CEOs of the Ministry of Maritime and Blue Economy, today, signed their Performance Bonds with the Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola,” he said.
He explained that the initiative aims to enhance efficiency, mastery and effectiveness for the comprehensive development of the maritime and blue economy sectors.
Minister Oyetola was quoted as saying during the event that the document will drive much-needed strategies and policies in institutionalizing the concept of blue economy as an important pillar of economic growth.
He said: “This document will guide our carefully considered strategies and robust policies in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Our mission is to institutionalize the blue economy as an important pillar to support the economy and diversify growth.
While signing for the agency, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, gave a presentation on how to deploy an effective EEZ security architecture to harness the country’s blue economy potential.
He assured everyone of achieving steady and measurable progress during the period covered by the bond.
“Now all hands must be on deck for the delivery. We have a clearer understanding of the direction of the ministry and we will ensure that Nigerians benefit from Mr. President’s vision in establishing the ministry,” Jamoh said.
The NIMASA boss also said the agency would effectively monitor the implementation of the Coastal Navigation Act.