The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, in conjunction with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), is set to host a global workshop on Deep Seabed activities from September 17-18, 2024.<\/p>\n
The workshop aims to build in-country expertise and equip policy makers and industry professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage deep-sea resources sustainably.<\/p>\n
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, was quoted as saying that the event will provide hands-on training for Nigerian researchers and stakeholders, allowing them to engage directly with international experts and advanced technologies.<\/p>\n
The workshop is expected to feature presentations from renowned experts, including Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General of NIMASA, and Surveyor Adamu Adaji, Director General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC).<\/p>\n
The deep seabed, which lies beyond national jurisdiction, is considered the common heritage of humanity and presents a future source of mineral resources to support an increasing global population.<\/p>\n
The workshop aims to address challenges related to accessing land-based deposits, provide rare metals necessary to drive the future renewable economy, and mitigate climate change by utilizing the seabed\u2019s ability to absorb excess CO2 produced by human activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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