By Seun Ibiyemi
Nigeria will on Friday, October 16, 2026, commemorate World Maritime Day with a renewed call for effective policy implementation, stronger regulation and collaboration to unlock the country’s vast Blue Economy potential.
The event, themed “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” will bring together key stakeholders across the maritime industry to discuss practical measures for improving sector performance and translating government policies into measurable outcomes.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, is expected to formally declare the celebration open.
According to the organisers, this year’s theme highlights the need to move beyond policy formulation to effective implementation that delivers tangible benefits to seafarers and other stakeholders in the maritime value chain.
The programme will feature a keynote presentation by Mrs Mfon Ekong Usoro, titled “From Policy to Practice: Strengthening Nigeria’s Blue Economy.”
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Her presentation is expected to examine practical strategies for strengthening the maritime industry, improving operational performance and harnessing Nigeria’s extensive maritime resources to drive economic growth.
The commemoration also seeks to reinforce the importance of collaboration among government agencies, regulators, industry operators and other stakeholders in building a more efficient and productive maritime sector.
The organisers said Nigeria’s maritime future would depend not only on sound policies but also on their effective implementation, coordinated action and measurable results.
The statement was signed by Hajia Lami Tumaka, FNIPR, Chairperson of the Media Sub-Committee, and dated October 15, 2026.
