The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to developing an inclusive and sustainable blue economy that benefits coastal communities across the state.
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, stated this while representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the 4th Ehingbeti Blue Economy Hub in Lagos.
Oyekan-Ismaila noted that although Ehingbeti has strong historical ties to Lagos Island, the state’s blue economy agenda now extends to coastal communities across all divisions of Lagos.
She stressed the need for collaboration among government, the private sector, traditional institutions, coastal communities and other stakeholders to unlock the economic potential of Lagos’ waterways and coastal resources.
The Permanent Secretary also disclosed that Governor Sanwo-Olu had encouraged participants to develop a comprehensive communiqué containing practical recommendations to advance the state’s blue economy agenda and promote sustainable coastal development.
The summit, themed “Securing Nigeria’s Blue Economy: Need to Strengthen Regulatory and Maritime Frameworks for Sustainable Coastal Development,” was held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
