Governors Urged To Invest In Boats, Inland Waterways Transportation

A blue economy expert, Dr Igwe, has urged state governors to invest in vessel procurement and inland water transportation to reduce transportation costs and improve connectivity in coastal and riverine communities.
Igwe, Co-convener of the Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit, made the call in Abuja after a visit to the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, where his team held discussions with Prof. Busayo Fakinlede, Technical Adviser to the Minister.
He said states could channel part of their investments in establishing airlines into procuring modern vessels to improve water transportation and ease the difficulties faced by residents of riverine communities.
According to him, ...