Blue Economy Potential in Nigeria
Keywords:
Blue Economy, Potential, NigeriaAbstract
The Blue Economy potential in Nigeria is vast and has been gaining more attention in recent years. Nigeria has a coastline of over 800km and has abundant natural resources within its maritime territory. With the right policies and investments, Nigeria has the potential to become a major player in the Blue Economy sector, generating economic growth and promoting sustainable development. This paper examines the blue economy potential in Nigeria. The paper is a position paper. The paper employed secondary data. The secondary data were collected from prints and online publications. The paper concluded that one of the main benefits of tapping into the blue economy potential in Nigeria is the creation of new job opportunities, boost the country's economy and reduce its dependence on oil revenues, and the protection and preservation of marine ecosystems. The blue economy potential in Nigeria can also have a positive social impact. By promoting sustainable practices and responsible resource management, the development of the blue economy can improve the livelihoods of coastal communities and promote social equity.
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