Shippers’ Council Unveils 17th Judges Seminar Template
As Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, other countries to attend
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has unveil plans to hold the 17th edition of the International Maritime Seminar for Judges under the distinguished chairmanship of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, KSJI, fnim, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The Seminar, organized under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, is also in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI).
A statement signed by Rebecca Adamu, Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit of the Council, hinted that event is scheduled to take place at the Abuja Continental Hotel (former Abuja Sheraton Hotel), Ladi Kwali Centre from Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th July, 2024, from 9:00am – 5:00pm daily.
According to Rebecca Adamu “The objective of the seminar is to update the knowledge of participants Justices, Judges, In-house counsel, Legal practitioners, Captains of Industry etc. with the knowledge on contemporary issues and developments in International Maritime Law and Admiralty Practice, as it impacts Nigeria and the West African Sub-region”
“An array of eminent jurists, erudite scholars and seasoned Maritime/Legal practitioners from the judiciary and foreign experts will deliver papers aimed at addressing several burning and complex issues bedevilling the maritime industry” the Council image maker said
Topical issues lined up for discussion include; e Legal Issues in Nigerian Seaports Trade Facilitation; Shipping in the Age of Innovation and Climate Change; and the Role of Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vessels and Decarbonisation.
Also listed for discussion is Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR, as an Effective Tool in the Resolution of Maritime Disputes: Current Development and Matters Arising; Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules 2023 and Matters Arising – An Appellate Perspective to Admiralty Jurisdiction in Nigeria; Maritime Law in 2024 amongst others.
Personalities expected to grace the event are the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, as Special Guest of Honour, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, as the Chief Host, while the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E Adegboyega Oyetola, CON will be the Host at the occasion.
Distinguished dignitaries expected at the occasion include the Chief Justices of the Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, along with some Justices / Judges of their respective judiciaries.
Other participants expected at the seminar include Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Judges of the Federal and State High Courts, Legal Advisers, in-house Counsel, Legal and Maritime Practitioners as well as industry stakeholders, the statement disclosed.
