NIGERIA AND TURKEY DEEPEN MARITIME COLLABORATION
The Federal Government says investments in Nigeria’s fisheries sector strengthens rather than displaces millions of Nigerians whose livelihoods depend on artisanal fishing and related activities.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola stated this when he received a team of Turkish fishing investors, CRD Impex, led by Cem Tarhan, in his office. He assured them of Federal Government’s commitment at creating an investment-friendly environment capable of attracting credible local and international investment into Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.
The Minister in a statement notes that the challenges confronting Nigeria’s artisanal fisheries sector also present significant opportunities for investment, particularly in modernising the fisheries value chain and improving the productivity and livelihoods of local fish producers.
The leader of the delegation Cem Tarhan said the company had extensive experience in fisheries and aquaculture in Turkey and was interested in bringing its expertise and investment capacity to Nigeria.
As part of the engagement, the Turkish investors, accompanied by officials of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, visited several fisheries and aquaculture facilities across the country to assess investment opportunities and gain first-hand knowledge of Nigeria’s fisheries value chain.
