GENDER & BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE 2025

G&BE Conference 2025

Theme: Building a Gender-Inclusive Blue Economy through Education and Research for Sustainable Growth in Nigeria

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About G&BE Conference

Gender & Blue Economy Conference

The conference’s main goal yearly is to explore the requirements of Nigeria’s blue economy and identify sustainable technologies and resources to alleviate women’s poverty while promoting secure growth. GBE provides a platform for stakeholders from various sectors, both within and outside the marine industry in Nigeria and beyond, to discuss effective strategies for integrating gender equality and inclusive development into the future of the blue economy.

When Start

Thursday 20th November, 2025

Venue

NECA House Auditorium, Hakeem Balogun St, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos

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Meet our Host, Keynote Speaker, and Guest Speaker

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Uchenna Idoko
Host
National Coordinator,
The Gender and Blue Economy Working Group, Nigeria
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Barr. 'Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin
Keynote Speaker
FICMC, MCArB
The Secretary to the Lagos State Government
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Dr. Charles Gyamfi Ofori
Guest Speaker
Policy Lead, Climate Change and Energy Transition Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP)
The Secretary to the Lagos State Government

Meet Our Speakers For Panel One

Panel Title: “Mainstreaming Gender in Nigeria's Blue Economy: Reflections, Gaps, and the Road Ahead”
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Dr. Yetunde E. Agbeja, (Reader)
Department of Aquaculture & Fisheries Management, University of Ibadan.
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Prof. Prince Emeka Ndimele
Head of Department
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Lagos State University
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Prof. Yetunde A. Aluko
Head of the Social Policy Department
Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan
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Nurudeen Tiamiyu
MD Latia Global Investment Limited
National Vice President Tilapia Aquaculture Developers Association Nigeria (Tadan)
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Dr. Uchenna Martins Emenyonu
Founder/Executive Director
Centre for Blue Economy Research and Development Nigeria Ltd/Gte

Meet Our Speakers For Panel Two

Panel Title: “From Fellowship to Future Frontlines: Women Rising in Fisheries and the Blue Economy”
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Amadu, Nimota Opeyemi
PhD Student, Federal University Of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
-Fellow, Future Women Leaders In Fisheries Fellowship (FUWOLIFF)
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Josephine Oluseyi Adebayo
PhD Student, University of Ibadan
-Fellow, Future Women Leaders In Fisheries Fellowship (FUWOLIFF)
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Victoria, Toluwalase Ololade-Demehin
PhD Student, Federal University Of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
-Fellow - Future Women Leaders In Fisheries Fellowship (FUWOLIFF)
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Elizabeth Akhigbe
Msc. Student, Lagos State University, (LASU)
-Fellow - Future Women Leaders In Fisheries Fellowship (FUWOLIFF)
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Iyanuoluwa Oluwatobi Babalola
Msc. Student, Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
-Fellow - Future Women Leaders In Fisheries Fellowship (FUWOLIFF)

Meet Our Speakers For Panel Three

Panel Title: “Coastal Classrooms to Ocean Leadership: Empowering Girls to Shape Nigeria’s Blue Economy”
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Timileyin Amos
Student - Tomaro Senior Secondary School, Lagos State
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Kafayat Rufai
Student - Tomaro Senior Secondary School, Lagos State
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Mariam Yekini
Student - Tomaro Senior Secondary School, Lagos State
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Esther Amos
Student - Tomaro Senior Secondary School, Lagos State
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Event Features

Unifying For A Better World

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Engaging Keynote

Gain insights from industry leaders and experts as they share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for fostering unity and innovation.

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Innovative Blue Economy Solutions

Learn about cutting-edge technologies and entrepreneurial opportunities driving economic growth while preserving marine ecosystems.

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Sustainable Ocean Governance

Explore policies and best practices that ensure gender-inclusive and sustainable management of marine resources.

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Networking People

Connect with policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to foster collaborations that advance gender equality in the blue economy.

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Conference Partners

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