Maritime Stakeholders Set For AMJON Conference In Lagos.

By; RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos

A diverse lineup of keynote speakers and renowned experts in the maritime industry will drive insightful conversations on Repositioning Nigerian Ports for Global Competitiveness and Excellence, Safety and Security on Nigerian Water among others.

The Conference and Award ceremony packaged by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) 2025, in collaboration with the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited,NSML, is slated for Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers Lagos.

The conference billed to start at 10:00am will have in attendance key maritime stakeholders and policy makers who have already indicated their desires to participate and deliver papers at the event themed, “Maritime Development: Training, Port Efficiency and Shipping Imperatives”.

According to a statement by Paul Ogbuokiri, Chairman Planning Committee, papers shall be presented to further enrich and explore the main theme as NSML will deliver a paper titled: Vintage Position, Services, Contributions to Economy and National Development, the Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA) shall deliver paper on: Repositioning Nigerian Ports for Global Competitiveness and Excellence while Nigerian maritime Administration and Safety Agency(NIMASA) will speak on the topic, Ensuring Safety and Security on Nigerian Water-What plans and Option.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council and the Need for Efficient Port Regulation in Nigeria’s Port Industry will be delivered by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council just as the Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron, the foremost maritime training institution in Nigeria will deliver a paper titled: Ensuring Efficient Manpower in Nigerian Maritime Industry-What Strategies and Options?

The chairman of the organizing committee, Paul Ogbuokiri, has said that AMJON as the foremost maritime industry watchdog shall honour notable organisations, personalities and individuals.

Ogbuokiri expressed optimism that the theme of the conference “Maritime Development: Training, Port Efficiency and Shipping Imperatives” will feature detailed and informative presentations on specific topics.

The Conference shall further address key challenges and opportunities in the maritime industry based on industry trends and developments.

The honourees he said were carefully selected based on AMJON ‘s established standards of excellence, rigorous evaluation criteria which recognizes outstanding contributions, achievements and dedication to the maritime industry and the nation at large.

The deserving honourees include NSML, NPA, NIMASA, NSC, MAN Oron, Inland Containers Nigerian Limited(ICNL), the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Maritime Command, AIG Garba Yusuf and the Chairman of Isoko North LGA of Delta State, Hon Prince Godwin Ogorugba.

Also, the brand new president of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu for the leadership qualities he has shown in the recent successful conducted of elections in many branches of the union across the country.

The foremost maritime media outfit, JournalNG shall be honoured for being the most consistent maritime journal in Nigeria.

President of AMJON, Kelvin Kagbare said the association has painstakingly put the conference in place in order to harness and highlight the optimisation of port operations through digitalization, automation, and smart port technologies to reduce congestion, increase productivity, and improve customer satisfaction.

AMJON assures participants of in-depth presentations, expert analyses, and engaging discussions that would undoubtedly act as catalyst to new collaborations, business opportunities and partnerships.