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By Andrew Utulu

The Blue Economy Academy (BEA) has taken a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s maritime sector.
This was disclosed in Lagos by Mr. Ubong Essien, the Academy’s Founders, during a high-profile media luncheon with industry professionals, media personnel, and key stakeholders.
The luncheon was aimed to explore the Academy’s mission to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s blue economy.

A key moment of the event was the address by the Academy’s Founder, Ubong Essien, who presented the organization’s core vision: “Prosper by Water.”


This vision, according to him, focused on combating sea blindness—the nation’s historical neglect of its maritime opportunities—by leveraging education, policy advocacy, and strategic collaboration to unlock the sector’s true potential.
“The Academy aims to address critical challenges in the maritime space through four strategic pillars:
“Education – Offering specialized training, masterclasses, and capacity-building programs led by industry experts, Awareness – Promoting national dialogue on maritime opportunities and fostering engagement; Advocacy – Influencing policy decisions to support sustainable maritime development and Engagement – Ensuring long-term stakeholder commitment to implementing policies and initiative,” Ubong said.

Additionally, according to him, Academy is structured around ten key Blue Economy pillars, referred to as the “Ten Blue Economy Buckets”:
These are Blue Commerce – Enhancing maritime trade and logistics, Blue Bounty – Maximizing fisheries and aquaculture potential, Blue Power – Exploring renewable ocean energy solutions; Blue Cities – Developing sustainable coastal and waterfront cities, and Blue Governance – Strengthening policies and regulatory frameworks.
Others are Blue Nexus – Integrating ocean-related industries for sustainable growth, Blue Climate – Addressing climate change impacts on marine ecosystems, Blue Talent – Developing human capital for the maritime sector and Blue Venture – Promoting maritime entrepreneurship and investment.


During the event, media representatives shared their perspectives:
Paull Ogbuokiri, journalist at New Telegraph, noted, “The Blue Economy Academy is emerging at a time when Nigeria is exploring its maritime potential.
He said it provides answers to the critical question of ‘how’ we can harness this vast resource.”
Coco McCrispy, CEO of Coco African TV, remarked, “The Blue Economy presents opportunities for Nigerians to shift focus from oil to maritime resources. The government’s involvement will be crucial in unlocking this potential.”

Ezinne Azuma, a respected figure in the maritime industry, commented, “This initiative has the potential to transform the sector. It is demystifying maritime education and closing gaps, which is crucial for industry growth.”

The gathering concluded on a hopeful note, with attendees agreeing that the Blue Economy Academy is well-positioned to drive sustainable maritime development, shape policy, and attract investment, while equipping professionals with the skills needed to lead Nigeria’s blue economy into the future.

For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact:

📞 09065813942, 07061606078

Website: info@blueeconomyacademy.com

Social media:@blueeconomyacademy

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