By Lizzy Okoji
President Muhammadu Buhari has identified maritime sector as rich with untapped assets which the government is repositioning to drive the economy and promote diversification.
Buhari stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the launch of a book written by Mr Bashir Jamoh, Executive Director (Finance and Administration), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
The book is entitled, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Maritime Assets – Past, Present and Future’’.
Buhari who was represented by the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, said that the Nigerian maritime sector had rich and untapped assets.
He said that with reforms and proper investments in the sector, the country would grow economically.
“The reforms have already started with NIMASA which has been so far transformed from a contract-awarding agency to a true industry regulator it was created to be.
“Poor attention paid to the sector by past administrations robbed it of…
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