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Delta Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture The association is made up of 5 city Chambers of Commerce which include:
1. WACCIMA
2. SACCIMA
3. ETCCIMA
4. ASACCIMA
5. UCCIMA

08/11/2025

The Director General of the Delta Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture, Ambassador Fidelis Onu, presenting a copy of his book, the Blue Hustle: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Nigeria's Blue Economy that just came out to the Delta Ports, Port Manager, Alhaji Dauiru at the latter's office in NPA.

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27/09/2025

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From Treaty to Transformation: What the High Seas Treaty Means for Africa, the Gulf of Guinea, and Nigeria’s Blue Econom...
25/09/2025

From Treaty to Transformation: What the High Seas Treaty Means for Africa, the Gulf of Guinea, and Nigeria’s Blue Economy

The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement), set to enter into force in 2026, is the first legally binding framework for conserving biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Covering nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans, the treaty mandates:
• Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to safeguard ecosystems.
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for high-seas activities.
• Equitable sharing of marine genetic resources (MGRs).
• Capacity building and technology transfer for developing states.

Why It Matters for Africa
• Food Security: Africa loses US$10 billion annually to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Treaty-backed MPAs and EIAs can help replenish stocks and protect livelihoods.
• Climate Resilience: Mangroves and seagrasses store up to four times more carbon than terrestrial forests. The treaty strengthens conservation frameworks critical to Africa’s adaptation.
• Equity in Innovation: MGR benefit-sharing ensures Africa can participate in biotechnology and marine research rather than remain a passive resource frontier.
• Education & Jobs: Universities can develop Blue Economy curricula, building a workforce aligned with treaty opportunities.

Why It Matters for the Gulf of Guinea
• The Gulf of Guinea faces piracy, oil pollution, and IUU fishing.
• Treaty frameworks enable regional MPAs, joint monitoring, and scientific cooperation.
• Case studies in Ghana, Cameroon, and São Tomé show that community-based reforms can scale regionally under the treaty.

Why It Matters for Nigeria
Nigeria stands at the crossroads:
• Risks: Mangrove loss, oil pollution, IUU fishing, and emerging seabed mining.
• Opportunities: Ratifying the treaty could catalyse:
°A Blue Economy Task Force to align national policy.
° Green ports at Warri, Escravos, and Koko.
° A Blue Economy curriculum at Niger Delta University.
° Leadership in marine biotech and blue entrepreneurship.

Call to Action
The High Seas Treaty is not only about conservation—it is about transformation.
• Global institutions must guarantee Africa’s fair participation.
• Regional bodies must coordinate enforcement and research.
• Nigeria must ratify, domesticate, and lead.

If embraced, the treaty can elevate Africa from a vulnerable frontier to a global leader in sustainable ocean governance. For Nigeria, it is a chance to turn ocean stewardship into economic prosperity and international relevance.






🚨 The next big thing in the aquaculture space is here! 🌊🐟The Nigeria Aquaculture Roadmap Conference is set for 23rd & 24...
18/09/2025

🚨 The next big thing in the aquaculture space is here! 🌊🐟
The Nigeria Aquaculture Roadmap Conference is set for 23rd & 24th September 2025.

This is a must-attend event for all stakeholders in the agricultural sector. Don’t miss the conversations that will shape the future of aquaculture in Nigeria.

👉 Scan the code at the end of this video to register now! ✅

Deep-Sea Mining: Lessons from U.S. Senate Hearings Having followed this Senate hearing on companies like TMC and NOAH, i...
21/08/2025

Deep-Sea Mining: Lessons from U.S. Senate Hearings

Having followed this Senate hearing on companies like TMC and NOAH, it is refreshing to witness government oversight being exercised objectively—anchored on evidence, not political expediency.

Africa must take note. We are yet to critically and collectively examine the environmental and diplomatic implications of deep-sea mining. The justification for exploitation should never be framed as a geopolitical race (e.g., China vs. the West), but rather on solid, current scientific evidence.

Why should Africa be engaged?

✅ The long-term global impacts of seabed mining could far outweigh short-term economic gains.
✅ Oceans know no boundaries—what happens in the Clarion Clipperton Zone could affect West Africa’s fisheries and coastal communities.
✅ We need deeper Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), better technology, and frameworks that ensure responsible and responsive governance.

Complacency could be too costly for us in Africa. This is the time for policymakers, the private sector, and civil society across the continent to insert Africa’s voice into the global seabed mining debate.

🎥 Watch the Senate hearing here: https://youtu.be/XekQl_BjmMs?si=lutv2Tx-WXXIgt-a

Amb. Fidelis Onu
Blue Economy Policy Advocate | DG, DACCIMA

Salt of the Estuary: Women Weaving Power into Nigeria’s Blue FutureBy Amb. Fidelis Onu In the winding creeks and tidal r...
16/08/2025

Salt of the Estuary: Women Weaving Power into Nigeria’s Blue Future

By Amb. Fidelis Onu

In the winding creeks and tidal rhythms of the Niger Delta, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It is led not by oil rigs or policy memos, but by women—tireless, ingenious, and often invisible—who sustain the region’s aquatic lifelines.

Across Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa, over 42,000 women anchor the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. They smoke, dry, and preserve fish with ancestral precision, reducing post-harvest losses by up to 30%. Their labor is not just survival—it is innovation. It is climate action. It is economy.

Yet, these women own less than 5% of fishing assets and receive only 7% of agricultural credit lines. Their hands feed the nation, but their names rarely appear in boardrooms or budget allocations.

Still, they persist.
In mangrove swamps once blackened by oil spills, women now lead 89% of restoration collectives, rehabilitating over 1,200 hectares since 2020. These forests are more than carbon sinks—they are shields against rising seas, nurseries for fish, and symbols of ecological justice.

Their efforts contribute an estimated $317 million USD annually to Nigeria’s blue GDP. But climate change threatens to unravel this progress. Coastal erosion and pollution have already slashed fish catches, and by 2030, $28 million USD in women-driven aquatic food systems could be lost to rising tides.

Solutions exist.

Cold-storage access has cut spoilage by 40%. Climate-smart aquaculture training has boosted yields by 65%. And when women are included in coastal governance, conservation outcomes improve by 50%.
These are not statistics. They are signals. They tell us that empowering women is not charity—it is strategy.

So let us rewrite the narrative. Let us invest in the salt of the estuary—the women who weave resilience into every net, every mangrove, every meal.
Nigeria’s blue future is not offshore. It is onshore. It is feminine. And it is already here.


POST-ENGAGEMENT REPORTStrategic Stakeholders Meeting Between the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIP...
17/07/2025

POST-ENGAGEMENT REPORT
Strategic Stakeholders Meeting Between the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), DACCIMA, and Delta Shippers Association (DeLSA)
Date of Meeting: 17th July 2025
Venue: Osubi Trade Fair Complex, Delta State

1. Introduction
This report provides a brief on the highly successful strategic engagement held between the delegation from the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), the Delta Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (DACCIMA), and the Delta Shippers Association (DeLSA). The meeting was convened as part of NIPSS’ fact-finding and stakeholder consultation towards a comprehensive policy report on Nigeria’s Blue Economy sector, with a particular focus on Delta State.
2. Summary of Engagement
The engagement witnessed an impressive turnout from key private sector stakeholders, particularly from the Chambers of Commerce under DACCIMA, including:
- Warri Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (WACCIMA)
- Sapele Chamber of Commerce (SACCIMA)
- Ethiope Chamber of Commerce (ETCCIMA)
- Ughelli Chamber of Commerce (UCCIMA)
The presence and articulate contributions from these city chambers greatly impressed the distinguished NIPSS delegation from Kuru, Jos, underlining the depth of knowledge and readiness of Delta’s private sector to advance the Blue Economy discourse.
3. Key Highlights
• Special Recognition and Plaques Presentation:
The NIPSS delegation presented plaques of recognition to the President of DACCIMA, Engr. Anthony Okoh, and the President of DeLSA, Dr. Austin Egbegbadia( a DACCIMA past President), in acknowledgment of their distinguished leadership and sectoral advocacy.
• Participation of Eminent DACCIMA Leaders:
The meeting also featured the respected presence of past presidents of DACCIMA, notably Chief Avworo and Chief Simon Asite, who lent their voices and institutional experience to the deliberations.
• High-Level Technical Discussions:
Robust discussions covered key infrastructural deficits, policy bottlenecks, and sectoral opportunities within Delta’s maritime, shipping, and broader Blue Economy ecosystem. The knowledge-sharing sessions were both insightful and action-oriented.
• NIPSS Interest in Further Collaboration:
Following the extensive presentations and interactive sessions, the NIPSS SEC 47 delegation formally requested additional datasets and sectoral briefs from DACCIMA and DeLSA to enrich their national policy analysis on the Blue Economy.
4. Acknowledgements
DACCIMA formally commends the tremendous efforts of:
- The DACCIMA Planning Committee, led by the Director-General, Amb. Fidelis Onu, for executing the programme within a very tight timeframe.
- The Presidents of UCCIMA and ETCCIMA, who played critical roles in the successful planning and hosting of this engagement.
Honorable mentions: Pst. Lucky Otegheri; Engr. Davidson Uvietowhado; Hon. Dele Banidele ; Dr . Fish; Mrs. Helen Ekperahwa; Mrs. Raechel Edufughe; Mr. Okome; Mr. Ovie Okome & Mr. Tony Eduvie
5. Way Forward
In response to the overwhelming success of this engagement and the catalytic interest shown by the NIPSS delegation, the DACCIMA President has directed that immediate steps be taken to commence planning for the inaugural Delta State Blue Economy Summit. This summit is expected to:
- Sustain the current momentum,
- Deepen stakeholder engagement,
- Facilitate actionable collaborations between public and private sector actors, and
- Establish Delta State as a leading Blue Economy hub in Nigeria.
Further internal planning consultations will be convened in the coming weeks to crystallize this agenda.
6. Conclusion
This meeting has reaffirmed DACCIMA’s critical role as the voice of organized private sector advocacy in Delta State. The engagement has not only strengthened strategic ties with NIPSS but has also opened up fresh avenues for collaborative growth in the Blue Economy space.
DACCIMA extends sincere appreciation to all participating chambers, stakeholders, and strategic partners.

Prepared by:
Amb. Fidelis Onu
Director General, DACCIMA
Date: 17th July 2025

"Benevolent Power" is inclusive
05/07/2025

"Benevolent Power" is inclusive

17/03/2025

The Delta State Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (DACCIMA) is committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions to empower our unserved and underserved communities. Inspired by the Rural Electrification Agency's (REA) recent collaborations—such as the $200 million agreement with WeLight to deploy 400 mini grids and 50 MetroGrids across Nigeria , and the partnership with Okra Solar and five Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs) to electrify 100,000 underserved households —we recognize the transformative impact of such initiatives.

Delta State is rich in natural resources, holding approximately 40% of Nigeria's natural gas reserves , and offers abundant investment opportunities in sectors like agribusiness, light manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, real estate, energy, mining, and oil and gas . Notably, the planned 200MW Ashama Solar Power Station is set to be the largest solar power facility in West Africa, highlighting the state's commitment to renewable energy .

We invite investors and stakeholders to engage with DACCIMA in replicating successful partnerships within Delta State. By collaborating, we can harness our state's vast resources to develop sustainable energy projects that drive economic growth, create employment opportunities, and improve the quality of life for our communities. Let's work together to illuminate every corner of Delta State, ensuring a brighter and more prosperous future for all.

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Ytade Fair Complex. Km 2 Osubi Eku Road
Warri
330101

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+2348186943671

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