The Minister of Blue Economy and former Governor of Osun state, Adegboyega Oyetola has revealed what he discussed with the Ambassador of Belgium to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt when he visited him.
Adegboyega Oyetola stated on his verified Twitter page; "I received the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, to discuss key issues regarding the blue economy, port development, and other areas of mutual interest."
He added; "Belgium stands as a significant contributor within the EU in the realm of port activities, ranking 6th in Gross Value Added (GVA) and 7th in employment. In maritime transport, Belgium ranks 7th and 11th, respectively. The country boasts some of the busiest container ports in the EU, including the Port of Antwerp (2nd), the Port of Zeebrugge (19th), and the Port of Ghent (23rd)."
The former Governor of Osun state stated further; "Recognizing the importance of the blue economy, the Belgian government is committed to becoming a leading maritime nation. This includes a focus on traditional sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, and sand extraction, alongside innovative sectors like ocean energy and carbon capture and storage."
He noted; "By leveraging Belgium's expertise in maritime technology and sustainable practices alongside Nigeria's vast marine resources and strategic location, both our nations have the potential to forge a mutually beneficial partnership in the blue economy sector."
The recent statement by the former Governor of Osun state and incumbent Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola of his verified Twitter page has generated a lot of reactions from his fans and numerous followers on the social media platform.