The Federal Government of Nigeria is actively pursuing €59 million in support through the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to enhance its fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This initiative aims to bolster the sustainable management of the nation's marine resources. Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, highlighted the government's commitment to addressing these challenges. The discussions included a meeting with the European Union envoy to further explore collaborative efforts in marine conservation.
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