Nigeria, May 22 -- The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, hosted the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Marc Fonbaustier, in Abuja.

The meeting reinforced the growing maritime and diplomatic cooperation between Nigeria and France.

The visit, which took place ahead of World Oceans Day and the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), underscored the strategic alignment of both nations on ocean governance, maritime sustainability, and international collaboration. Nigeria is also intensifying its campaign for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council later this year.

Ambassador Fonbaustier, accompanied by Ms. Alice Ellenbogen, Political Counsellor at the French Embassy, d...