Maritime
Nigeria Commemorates World Maritime Day 2026 in Lagos Today — Tumaka
By Saheed Olatunji, Reporter
In Lagos today, Nigeria marks World Maritime Day 2026 by convening industry leaders to drive maritime excellence and unlock the Blue Economy.
According to a statement by Media Sub-Committee Chairperson Hajia Lami Tumaka, FNIPR, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, will officially open the celebration, themed “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.”
The theme of the event underscores the urgent need to turn maritime policies into measurable outcomes, strengthen regulation, drive innovation, and bring tangible benefits to seafarers and industry stakeholders.
Mrs. Mfon Ekong Usoro will deliver a keynote presentation titled “From Policy to Practice: Strengthening Nigeria’s Blue Economy,” highlighting practical strategies to boost industry performance and unlock Nigeria’s vast maritime potential.
The commemoration reinforces a vital message: Nigeria’s maritime future depends not merely on sound policies, but on effective implementation, collaboration, and results.
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