…As Azi Marine lament on lack of patronage by IOCs operating in A’Ibom By Saviour Ekpe The Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR), Akwa Ibom State Branch has called on the Akwa Ibom State Government to make strategic investments ...
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Indigenous Marine Firms Suffocating Under Unfavourable Govt Policies – Experts
…As EMR Raises Alarm, Seeks Urgent Reforms By our Reporter The Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR), Akwa Ibom State Chapter has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen Nigeria’s local content implementation in the maritime and offshore ...
Read More »A’Ibom Economic Transformation Through Strategic Infrastructure Development (Part Two): Why Akwa Ibom Needs Modern Jetties And Warehouses
Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D Akwa Ibom State occupies a strategic position in Nigeria’s maritime and oil-producing region. Yet, despite being one of the country’s major oil-producing states, it has not fully harnessed the economic opportunities that should naturally accompany its status. ...
Read More »PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART FOURTEEN): Water Resources and Inland Waterways-Unlocking Akwa Ibom’s Hidden Development Engine
Top of Form With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The conversation on the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy in Akwa Ibom State coming to an end in this last 14 part of my article that outlines the various component ...
Read More »PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART THIRTEEN): Marine ICT and Digital Technologies-The Digital Backbone of a Modern Blue Economy for Akwa Ibom State
With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The conversation around the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy in Akwa Ibom State has continued to gain relevance, especially as global economies increasingly shift toward innovation-driven maritime development. Under the leadership of Governor ...
Read More »PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART TWELVE): Maritime Security and Safety: A Strategic Pillar for Akwa Ibom’s Blue Economy Future
With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The conversation around the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy in Akwa Ibom State has continued to gain relevance as the state’s coastal endowments, marine corridors and offshore assets remain under-optimized. In advancing this ...
Read More »PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART ELEVEN): Marine Research, Science and Education-The Intellectual Engine of Akwa Ibom’s Blue Economy Future
With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The conversation around the establishment of a dedicated Blue Economy Ministry in Akwa Ibom State has become increasingly urgent and compelling, especially as the state continues to position itself as Nigeria’s emerging coastal and maritime hub. ...
Read More »Gov. Umo Eno Creates Ministry Of Blue Economy
By Saviour Ekpe Months after the Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR), Akwa Ibom State Branch, began advocating for the establishment of a Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in the state, the campaign has received a major boost ...
Read More »PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART TEN): Marine Environmental Services-Safeguarding the Future of Akwa Ibom’s Blue Wealth
With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The conversation around the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy in Akwa Ibom State continues to gain urgency and strategic importance. This is especially true when viewed through the lens of Marine Environmental Services, a ...
Read More »PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART NINE): Marine and Coastal Infrastructure-The Backbone of Akwa Ibom’s Blue Economy Transformation
With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The discourse on establishing a dedicated Blue Economy Ministry in Akwa Ibom State continues to gain momentum and rightly so. The state’s coastal geography, strategic location along the Gulf of Guinea and rich marine endowments position ...
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