The Federal Government says it is ramping up efforts to position Nigeria’s maritime sector as a key engine of economic growth, aligning with Africa’s Agenda 2063.

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made this commitment during an interactive session with the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Lagos, highlighting the ministry’s ongoing reforms and infrastructure projects.

He further noted that efforts to fast-track the procurement process for the modernisation of the Eastern Ports are underway.

Oyetola emphasised that recent policy reforms have led to a significant increase in export volumes, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

According to him, a key initiative driving these improvements is the National Single Window (NSW), a digital platform designed to simplify compliance processes and enhance port connectivity