Nigeria’s marine and inland waters present economic opportunities spanning fisheries, aquaculture, energy, transport, tourism, biotechnology, and conservation. With an 853km coastline, over 10,000km of inland waterways and a potential blue GDP of $296 billion annually, the marine economy can support inclusive growth, climate resilience, and economicdiversification.
However, the system remains fragmented, underfinanced, and environmentally stressed. This Roadmap provides astructured pathway to reorganize governance, unlock investment, strengthen science and data systems, expandinfrastructure, and enhance human capital within a sustainability and security-driven framework
