Optimization of Blue Economy: President Nigerian Hydrographic Society/Hydrographers of The Navy Harps on Collaboration

The President of the Nigerian Hydrographic Society (NHS) and Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode conferred with members of the society in a seminal gathering aimed at advancing the hydrography profession in the country on Friday 15 September 2023 at Apapa Boat Club, Lagos.

This was contained in a statement signed by Commodore Adedoyin Ayo-Vaughan, Spokesperson of the Nigerian Navy.

The statement further stated that part of the interactions were centered on ways and means to deepen multidimensional collaboration within

hydrography professional clusters and cohorts towards enabling the full optimization of the blue economy potentials of the country. It also stated that the gathering, therefore, provided a platform to rekindle the commitment and enthusiasm of NHS members and concerned stakeholders in the development of the functional and operational knowledge of hydrography in the country.

His words: “This is pertinently so due to the enabling role hydrographers must play in enhancing Nigeria’s maritime aspirations, particularly with the recent establishment of the Federal Ministry of Marine Resources and Blue Economy.

“Basically, the key issues at the event revolved around the need to restructure and rebrand NHS for enhanced hydrographic service delivery in Nigeria. It was also agreed that there’s the need to improve NHS’ visibility on social media platforms with a view for NHS to become more proactive in hydrographic advocacy in Nigeria and within the wider Gulf of Guinea sub-Region.

“Additionally, proposals were made for NHS’ 2024 Fiscal Year, making it imperative for members to resolve all outstanding issues before the end
of December 2023. In view of this, plans were also concluded on the need to hold an NHS Annual General Meeting sometime in 2024. Different responsibilities were thus given to members towards building collective approaches on how to move the Society forward, with clearly defined expected timelines and deliverables”, it also added.
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