CSEA visits the Gabonese Embassy

On Friday, 13 February 2026, a delegation from the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) paid a courtesy visit to  His Excellency Mr. Rodolf Estimé Lekogo, Gabonese High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria to foster bilateral relations and explore research synergies. The CSEA team was led by the Executive Director, Dr. Chukwuka Onyekwena,  and included Anthony Okon, Research Fellow, Anthony Bisong, Research Associate, and Gift Ojima, Communications Officer.

The meeting focused on identifying areas of alignment  between CSEA’s research agenda and the Embassy’s strategic goals. A key outcome of the visit was the Embassy's interest in Nigeria-Gabon Blue Economy research. This represents a niche opportunity for CSEA to lead data-driven discussions on maritime resource management, sustainable fishing, and coastal trade between the two nations.