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Aliko Dangote said increased private investment in Nigeria’s fisheries value chain could create over 500,000 jobs, reduce imports and boost exports He noted that the success of the Blue Economy depends on strong private sector participation, consistent policies and improved infrastructureDangote also said new deep seaports and stronger public-private partnerships would help drive industrialisation and economic growth
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President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged increased private investment in Nigeria’s fisheries sector, saying strategic funding across the value chain could generate more than 500,000 jobs, reduce import dependence and strengthen the country’s economy.
Speaking at the Second Quarter 2026 Citizens’ and Stakeholders’ Engagement organised by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in Lagos, Dangote said investments in aquaculture, hatcheries, fish feed production, processing facilities, cold-chain logistics and export infrastructure would transform the sector
