Rivers State Unveils Blue Economy Drive as Rivers Beach Festival & Tourism Launches at Ngo Shoreline

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 Bigchiefvibes media report 

Ngo, Andoni LGA — Tuesday, 8th December 2025





The Rivers State Government has officially unveiled the Rivers Beach Festival & Tourism project at the expansive Ngo shoreline in Andoni Local Government Area, marking a major step in its new Blue Economy agenda set to fully commence on January 2nd, 2026. The unveiling ceremony, which drew dignitaries, community leaders, government officials, and residents, showcased the state’s commitment to transforming its coastal wealth into tourism, investment, and economic prosperity.


Speaking at the event, Hon. Dr. Gogo-Ogute Isaiah, a member of the committee headed by Engr. Kingston Sylvanus, emphasized the strategic importance of the Ngo coastline and its vast investment potential.

> “We are here at the Andoni shore coastline in Ngo, the headquarters of Andoni LGA, to open this coastal line for both local and foreign tourist investors. This coastline stretches over 800 kilometers and is the largest in Nigeria. Under the directive of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, we are officially unveiling the logo of the Rivers Beach Festival and Tourism,” he stated.

Dr. Isaiah further highlighted that the Ngo coastline surpasses popular coastal attractions across the country in scale and natural endowment.

> “This beach is more than the Lagos beach. I invite Nigerians, U.S. investors, the Chinese, and others—there are abundant untapped resources here. You can drive easily to this place. We even have wild animals like elephants walking freely along the coastal line. Investors can develop zoos and other tourism ventures. Andoni is peaceful and safe,” he added.

Dignitaries, LGA Authorities, and Residents Attend Unveiling

The ceremony witnessed the attendance of notable personalities including Dr. Dressman, several Local Government Chairmen, traditional stakeholders, and enthusiastic residents of Andoni who gathered to witness the historic unveiling.

The presence of multiple dignitaries underscored the growing interest in the tourism and blue-economy vision championed by the Rivers State Government.


Governors Expected at Main Festival Programme — January 2nd, 2026

The main programme of the Rivers Beach Festival & Tourism is scheduled for January 2nd, 2026, with several governors, including the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, expected to grace the occasion. The event will feature:

Governor’s White Party

Cinema at the Beach

Bonfire Night & Beach Party

Morning Glory Praise

Blue Economy Investors’ Tour

Heritage Tour to King Jaja Historical Sites, Opobo Kingdom

The festival aims to establish Ngo as a major tourism and investment hub in Nigeria’s emerging Blue Economy landscape.




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