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Report by Ezinne Azunna, Maritime TV Africa

The 16th Ministerial Conference of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea has officially opened in Lagos, Nigeria.

Ministers from across the region are meeting to strengthen cooperation and promote sustainable management of fisheries and marine resources.
The three-day meeting takes place under the theme: “Securing Our Blue Future: People, Resources and Commitments.”
Delegates from six member states are expected to review progress on fisheries governance and explore strategies to deepen regional collaboration.

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, represented by Permanent Secretary Olufemi Michael Oloruntola, described the conference as vital for building regional capacity in sustainable fisheries development. He highlighted the role of fisheries and aquaculture in diversifying Nigeria’s economy and supporting livelihoods.

The Committee is also focused on addressing the impacts of climate change on fisheries and strengthening cooperation in managing marine activities within the Territorial Seas and Exclusive Economic Zones of member states.

The FCWC brings together six West and Central Gulf of Guinea nations, along with technical partners, to coordinate policies and actions for sustainable fisheries management and regional maritime cooperation.