Nigeria’s Blue Economy Sector Takes Steps Towards Transparency and Accountability

*Nigeria’s Blue Economy Sector Takes Steps Towards Transparency and Accountability*

By prince Benson Davies

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency at the 6th Peer Review Conference of Chairpersons and Secretaries of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) of agencies under the Ministry. The conference, held in Lagos, served as a platform for institutional self-assessment, knowledge sharing, and collaborative action to strengthen anti-corruption efforts across the marine and blue economy sector.

The conference theme, “Advancing Ethical Reforms: Institutionalizing Integrity and Sustained Ethical Governance,” highlighted the critical role of ACTUs in driving reforms and preventive anti-corruption strategies. The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Fatima Sugra Mahmood, emphasized the importance of embedding ethical governance within institutional frameworks through stronger internal control systems, reinforced accountability mechanisms, and the effective use of technology.

The conference brought together ACTU leaders and stakeholders from agencies under the Ministry to review performance, share best practices, and chart strategies for sustained ethical governance in Nigeria’s marine and blue economy space.