Delta Can Drive Economic Growth By Unlocking Marine, Waterway Potential

Delta State can accelerate sustainable economic growth by unlocking the vast potential of its inland waterways and marine assets, blue economy expert Princess Ronke Kosoko has said.
Speaking during a panel session at the ongoing Delta State Economic and Investment Summit, Kosoko described the state’s water resources as its greatest untapped economic asset, saying Delta already possesses the natural endowments needed to become Nigeria’s leading marine economy if government shifts its focus from strategy formulation to implementation.
She said the state has enormous opportunities across fisheries, aquaculture, inland waterways, shipping, maritime logistics, boat construction, tourism an...