Minister congratulates PortNews at 30

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated and applauded PortNews Newspaper on its remarkable milestone of 30th anniversary.

The first edition of PortNews Newspaper hit the newsstands on Monday, November 6, 1995. The 30th anniversary was marked as part of its annual lecture held at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

In a congratulatory letter by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola said PortNews’ steadfast commitment to awareness creation, investigative reporting, and balanced analysis has not only informed stakeholders but has also enriched policy conversations.

The letter reads thus: On behalf of the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, I write with great pleasure to congratulate PortNews on the remarkable milestone of its 30th anniversary.

For three decades, PortNews has distinguished itself as a pioneering voice in Nigeria’s maritime media landscape — consistently shaping public understanding, stimulating national discourse, and illuminating the immense strategic value of our maritime and blue economy sectors. Your steadfast commitment to awareness creation, investigative reporting, and balanced analysis has not only informed stakeholders but has also enriched policy conversations.

As our nation advances its vision for a modem, sustainable, and globally competitive marine and blue economy, your platform continues to serve as an indispensable partner-deeming conversations, elevating critical issues, and ensuring that the maritime community remains well-informed and engaged. This contribution is commendable, invaluable, and worthy of celebration.

We applaud your editorial excellence, your professionalism, and your resilience through the evolving dynamics of media practice. May the next decades bring even greater growth, innovation, and impact to Port News.

Please accept our warmest congratulations and best wishes.