The Minister of Marine and Blue Economic system, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday acquired the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier.

The go to underscored the strengthening maritime and diplomatic relations between Nigeria and France, notably within the context of ocean governance and international maritime collaboration.

Oyetola highlighted this in a press release signed by his Media and Communications Adviser, Bolaji Akinola.

The engagement comes as Nigeria intensifies efforts to safe election into Class C of the Worldwide Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council later this 12 months.

Ambassador Fonbaustier, accompanied by Alice Ellenbogen, Political Counsellor on the French Embassy, visited to debate Nigeria’s function in upcoming World Oceans Day celebrations.

Oyetola stated the discussions additionally coated the third United Nations Ocean Convention (UNOC3), to be held in Good, France, from June 8 to 13.

The Minister will lead Nigeria’s delegation to UNOC3 on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, additional reinforcing Nigeria’s worldwide maritime presence.

Through the assembly, Oyetola appealed for France’s help for Nigeria’s IMO Council bid, reaffirming the nation’s management in West and Central Africa’s maritime sector.

He emphasised Nigeria’s pivotal function in maritime security, regional safety, and governance, notably as a gateway to the Gulf of Guinea.

Oyetola famous that Nigeria’s council membership would strengthen worldwide maritime regulation and promote sustainability amid right this moment’s urgent oceanic challenges.

He knowledgeable the French envoy of the latest Federal Government Council approval of Nigeria’s Nationwide Coverage on Marine and Blue Economic system.

“The coverage presents a complete framework for sustainably managing marine sources, selling progress, creating jobs, and defending the surroundings,” the Minister said.

In response, Fonbaustier praised President Tinubu’s determination to take part in UNOC3 via Minister Oyetola’s management.

The Ambassador expressed France’s anticipation of Nigeria’s strong engagement and a deepened partnership in marine sustainability and maritime improvement.

He stated the assembly marks a key second in Nigeria’s maritime diplomacy and highlights the necessity for worldwide cooperation for oceanic progress.