The Lagos State Government has announced plans to formulate a comprehensive Blue Economy policy aimed at integrating environmental sustainability with economic growth and social inclusion.
EpeInsights The Secretary to the State Government, ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made the disclosure on Monday while receiving participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, 2025, of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.
The participants are in Lagos on a study tour focused on “Blue Economy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Prospects.”
Speaking at the event held in Alausa, Salu-Hundeyin described the visit as timely, noting that it aligns with the state’s ongoing efforts to harness its coastal and marine resources.
She said Lagos, with over 180 kilometres of coastline, remains central to Nigeria’s Blue Economy aspirations and is well-positioned to lead national discussions on sustainable marine development.
She highlighted key initiatives under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda, including the Lekki Deep Sea Port, expansion of ferry services through the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), shoreline protection projects in Lekki and Badagry, and the promotion of marine tourism and real estate through developments like Orange Island and Eko Atlantic City.
According to her, these efforts reflect Lagos’ commitment to inclusive and environmentally responsible development.
Salu-Hundeyin urged the NIPSS participants to examine not just infrastructure projects but also regulatory, funding, and inter-agency collaboration challenges, with a view to proposing practical solutions that support national policy goals.
She called for continued collaboration and knowledge exchange to guide Nigeria’s transition to a sustainable blue economy.
Acting Director of NIPSS, Nima Sama, said the Lagos tour is a key component of the ten-month executive course, which is focused on reducing Nigeria’s reliance on oil. She described Lagos as a vital hub for blue economy research due to its human and marine resource potential.
Sama noted that the 14-member team, comprising professionals from diverse sectors, will engage with key stakeholders in Lagos. Their findings will contribute to a national report designed to inform policy direction and economic diversification.
She added that earlier phases of the programme included strategic engagements in Abuja and other coastal states, while the Lagos tour is expected to provide deeper insight into marine and coastal development strategies.
