Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has said the federal government is committed to harnessing full potential of the nation’s maritime resources for economic prosperity.
He stated this at the 2024 World Hydrography Day marked in Abuja with the theme: “Hydrographic Information-Enhancing Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability in Marine Activities.”
Badaru said; “Under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we are committed to harnessing the full potential of our maritime resources and opportunities to take Nigeria out of the present economic doldrums to a birth to a diversified economy for sustainable growth and development.”
He commended the Nigerian Navy for playing an instrumental role in laying the foundation for Nigeria’s national hydrographic services capacity.
He said; “It is on record that decades, for decades, the Nigerian Navy Hydrographic office has worked tirelessly to develop our hydrographic capability, ensuring the safety of navigation and contribution to the national security. The creation of the National Hydrographic Agency builds upon this solid foundation, expanding Nigeria’s capability to meet evolving needs of our maritime sector”.
