Nigeria’s extensive coastline, inland waterways and rich cultural heritage provide a strong foundation for the development of a world-class aqua tourism industry. To this end, Chairman Bras Marine & Yacht Services, Prince Yomi Sonuga, has been championing the call to make Nigeria an aqua-tourism destination through greater investment in boating safety, modern marine infrastructure, navigation technology and recreational boating culture, which will be critical to unlocking the country’s vast aquatic potential and positioning it as Africa’s next global maritime tourism hub. Chiemelie Ezeobi reports