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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Executive Management Committee of the Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF) will be holding its maiden edition of Africa Blue Economy Champions Award 2021 during a public event to be hosted in Nairobi, Kenya on the 12th of March 2022.
\nThe Award ceremony will be held in recognition of distinguished African professionals and political leaders who have made verifiable contributions towards the advancement of the blue economy.
\nPresident Julius Maada Bio was nominated in the Economic Development Category for providing political leadership, improved regulation by enforcing the rule of law and promoting investments in blue economy. His nomination was also done with regards promoting sustainable fishing through programs aimed at curbing unreported and unregulated fishing.
\nOther nominees include HE Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation of Nigeria ,Nassim Oulmane, the Chief Blue and Green Economy of UNECA and Barka Mossae of the African Union.
\nHE Raila Odinga was nominated for the Livelihood Improvement Category for promoting programs and efforts to improve livelihood and social inclusion in coastal communities in Kenya through harnessing blue economy opportunities in tourism, transport and aquaculture.
\nHon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi was nominated for the Maritime Security Category in recognition for his role in the introduction and implementation of deep blue security project which has led to a marked reduction of the incidences of piracy at sea and overall improvement of maritime security across the gulf of Guinea , Nassim Oulmane for the Climate Change and Economic Development Category for the promotion of multi-sectoral collaboration for advancing blue economy and climate change and Barka Mossae, African Union for the Partnership Category in recognition for her role in promoting partnerships for the promotion of blue economy at the African Union.
\nAs stated, the investiture will be done on the 12th of March 2022 during a public event in Nairobi, Kenya. For Contacts they are:
\nABEF Secretariat, Nairobi
\nThe Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF) is a coalition of professionals, scholars, civil society organisations and activists working for the advancement of a blue economy and sustainable development in the African continent. ABEF seeks to achieve their objectives through raising awareness, providing training, seeking investments and brokering partnerships.<\/p>\n

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