The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, said Nigeria would tap the strategic mineral resources littered in its seabed using technology.
According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari spoke when he hosted the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Mr Michael Lodge, at the State House, Abuja.
Lodge who visited Buhari on Friday evening was attending a workshop on Africa Deep Sea Resources in Abuja.
The statement is titled ‘Using technology, we’ll tap our seabed resources, says President Buhari.’
He said given the vast underwater resources at Nigeria’s disposal, deploying technology and funding studies would be worthwhile.
Buhari also applauded the Nigerian Navy for its role in protecting the country’s maritime domain, urging it to “continue to guard us jealously.”
On his part, Lodge thanked Nigeria for hosting the international workshop, and lauded the country for the leadership it provides in Africa.
He encouraged the country to explore her deep seabed resources “to support the blue economy,” and pledged solidarity with Nigeria during his administration as the Secretary-General.
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