The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, says upgrading the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron to a university will unlock opportunities in the maritime economy.
Mr Oyetola said this at the 2024 MAN cadet’s graduation ceremony in Oron, Akwa Ibom on Saturday.
The Minister said the Federal Government was working assiduously to unlock opportunities within the marine and blue economy.
He said the ministry was already collaborating with the education ministry and the Nigerian Universities Commission to ensure MAN’s seamless transition to a university.
Mr Oyetola urged the graduating cadets to be innovative, resourceful and forward-looking in their future endeavours.
He further said that the federal government was developing a national marine and blue economy policy.
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom said his government would continue to collaborate with the academy to develop the maritime sector.
Mr Eno urged the graduating cadets to utilise their training to develop the maritime sector.
(NAN)
