Industry experts warned that policy fragmentation, weak standardisation and limited technical independence could prevent Nigeria from capturing the full economic value of its maritime sector.

The coverage reflects NIMENA’s broader call for a unified national maritime vision that links technical standards, local engineering competence, digital innovation and industrial development.

Speakers stressed that foreign dependence in certification, standardisation and specialist engineering services creates both economic leakage and capability gaps. Building local technical institutions and structured professional pathways is therefore central to long-term maritime competitiveness.

Digital transformation also featured strongly in the discussion, with smart technologies and data-driven systems presented as tools for modernising maritime operations and improving Nigeria’s attractiveness as a blue economy investment destination.

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