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At the backdrop of the fresh move to boost Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy, the Minister of in charge of the newly created ministry, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed interest in the Modular Floating Dock established by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, just as he listed his agenda in the sector. Oyetola said he is particularly interested in the Floating Dock project because of its potential to generate employment and stemmed capital flight. In his words, “Today, we have come to see some of the things you told us in Abuja and to properly appraise the situation of things with a view to taking practical steps towards addressing them. ‘‘I am particularly interested in the NIMASA Modular Floating Dock because of its potential to generate employment and stemmed capital flight.  ‘‘But we must find a way of ensuring stakeholders’ buy-in, in whatever we do so that we are seen to be working together for the growth and development of Nigeria”.