The Federal Government has approved the digitisation of fish import licensing process in a move aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, improving efficiency and supporting the growth of local fish production within the maritime economy. The approval was granted by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, who has directed the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture to immediately commence implementation of a digital platform to replace the existing manual licensing system. The reform, according to a statement yesterday, signed by the Special Adviser to the Minister, Dr Bolaji Akinola, is part of broader efforts to modernise marine administration and aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places emphasis on economic diversification, food security, job creation and institutional reform. Oyetola said the policy shift was a strategic intervention designed to reposition Nigeria’s fisheries sector for sustainable growth and improved competitiveness. He said: “The digitisation of fish import licensing is a major step towards eliminating administrative bottlenecks, improving transparency and ensuring that our regulatory processes align with global best practices.