ZL Global Alliance Nigeria Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Ellicott Dredges aimed at improving Nigeria’s waterway management and advancing the country’s Blue Economy agenda.
Speaking on the collaboration, the Chief Executive Officer of ZL Global Alliance, Dr Abiola Bashorun, described the partnership as a strategic step toward strengthening Nigeria’s maritime and environmental sustainability framework.
According to her, the alliance will introduce sophisticated and environmentally friendly dredging equipment designed to improve operational standards across sectors linked to navigation, environmental management, and economic development.
Bashorun said the partnership would enhance waterway management techniques, boost operational efficiency, and increase productivity in critical sectors connected to Nigeria’s marine and inland water resources.
She noted that the collaboration reflects a broader commitment to ecological preservation, sustainable marine resource management, and the expansion of economic opportunities within Nigeria’s growing Blue Economy sector.
Industry stakeholders have described the partnership as a major development capable of accelerating investment in maritime infrastructure, climate-smart environmental management, and sustainable economic growth.
As Coordinator of the Climate-Smart Agronomy Programme, Bashorun also stressed the importance of adopting innovative and eco-friendly technologies that align with global environmental standards while positioning Nigeria as a competitive player in the international Blue Economy ecosystem.
The partnership is expected to create new opportunities in dredging operations, waterways maintenance, coastal resilience, and sustainable marine resource management as Nigeria continues efforts to diversify its economy through strategic infrastructure and environmental investments.
