Ikpeazu courts Spanish investment in Nigeria’s Blue Economy at CONXEMAR 2026

Nigeria has stepped up efforts to attract Spanish investment into its blue economy, with the country’s Ambassador to Spain, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, engaging investors and industry stakeholders at the 27th International Frozen Seafood Exhibition, CONXEMAR 2026, in Vigo, Galicia, Spain.

Ambassador Ikpeazu participated in the opening ceremony of the international trade fair held on Tuesday at the IFEVI Exhibition Centre, alongside the President of the Xunta de Galicia, senior Spanish Government officials, the President of CONXEMAR, the Mayor of Vigo, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders and major stakeholders in fisheries and aquaculture.

CONXEMAR is regarded as one of the world’s major trade fairs dedicated to the frozen seafood industry, bringing together businesses and stakeholders across the global seafood value chain.

The Nigerian Embassy said Ikpeazu’s participation was part of ongoing efforts to position Nigeria as an attractive destination for investment in the blue economy, particularly as the country seeks to expand opportunities in fisheries, aquaculture, marine industries and related value chains.

On the sidelines of the exhibition, the ambassador held engagements with CONXEMAR officials and representatives of several companies operating in areas including packaging, marine services and fisheries-related industries.

The discussions focused on opportunities for collaboration and investment, with the embassy seeking to leverage Spain’s expertise and business interests in the maritime and seafood sectors to support the development of Nigeria’s blue economy.

The engagements also underscored the potential for stronger Nigeria-Spain commercial relations through private-sector partnerships, technology transfer and investment in industries connected to fisheries and marine resources.

Nigeria’s blue economy encompasses a broad range of economic activities linked to the country’s marine and aquatic resources, including fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport, marine tourism and other ocean-based industries.

The ambassador’s participation at CONXEMAR therefore provides an avenue for Nigeria to showcase investment opportunities in these sectors while engaging directly with international companies and potential investors.
The embassy said it would continue to pursue initiatives aimed at deepening economic relations between Nigeria and Spain and attracting investments capable of contributing to the growth and diversification of Nigeria’s blue economy.