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The Regional Maritime University (RMU) will host the RMU-Laud Okantey Blue Economy Public Lecture Series on October 15, 2025, in Accra in honour of the late renowned maritime Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tilbury Environmental Ghana Limited, Mr Laud Okantey.
He was originally scheduled to serve as Chief Patron of the event before his passing.
The lecture series, themed “The Blue Economy: How Can Ghana Benefit for National Development and Job Creation within the Context of a 24-Hour Economy”, would feature distinguished experts from academia, industry and government.
The series is also aimed at creating a flagship annual event that fosters awareness, engagement, and knowledge sharing around the Blue Economy with specific objectives such as promoting awareness, knowledge exchange, policy advocacy, student engagement and institutional visibility. It would feature panel discussions, recognition as well as networking sessions.
The Keynote Speaker for the event would be the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, with other notable speakers including the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing and Founder and Executive Coordinator of Transitional Co-operation for Sustainable African Ports, Dr Harry Barnes-Dabban.
Speaking ahead of the event, Head of Research and Innovation at RMU, Dr Robert Nyemah, said the blue economy, which emphasised the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and ocean ecosystem health, was rapidly emerging as a key development strategy for coastal and maritime nations.
“In line with Ghana’s Blue Economy Strategy and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, there is an increasing need for platforms that support critical discourse, public education, innovation and stakeholder engagement in this field,” Dr Nyemah said.
“After this lecture series, we anticipate increased public understanding of the blue economy, strengthened linkages between RMU and industry, government and development partners, as well as greater student and faculty involvement in research and advocacy for marine sustainability,” he added.
He urged the government to invest in marine waste management infrastructure and encouraged the private sector to support academic institutions in advancing research and development in the blue economy.
“This series should not be seen as just another talk show. It is a strategic step toward a more sustainable future, one where the blue economy drives national growth and prosperity,” he emphasised.
“The event will serve as a pivotal moment, one where stakeholders deepen their understanding and commit to sustainable practices for the benefit of future generations,” he stated.
Mr Laud Okantey was an accomplished Ghanaian business executive and maritime industry leader with over two decades of extensive experience in corporate leadership, financial management, strategic planning, and sustainable development initiatives.
He was widely recognised for his visionary approach, pragmatic leadership and commitment to innovation, particularly in the fields of environmental management, logistics and the blue economy.
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