As NSML, NIMASA, NPA, NSC, others Clinch Awards.

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

A statement by the Chairman Planning Committee,   Mr. Paul Ogbuokiri, disclosed that the  conference, billed to start at 10:00am, will have in attendance key maritime stakeholders and policy makers who have  indicated their interests to participate and deliver papers at the conference with the theme, Maritime Development: Training, Port Efficiency and Shipping Imperatives. 

Mr. Ogbuokiri disclosed further that papers shall be presented to 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 Waters.

L/R: Dr. Charles Okorefe, Maritime Expert and Senior Lecturer at the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, Abdulkadir Ahmed, MD/CEO NLNG Shipping and Marine Serves Ltd, Mr. Isichei Osamgbi, Director Administration and Human Resources, Representative of the DG NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, at the AMJON Finance Conference at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, 2024.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council shall speak on the Need for Efficient Port Regulation in Nigeria’s Port Industry  just as the Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron, the foremost maritime training institution in Nigeria will deliver a paper on the for  Efficient Manpower in the Nigerian Maritime Industry.

The chairman of the organizing committee, Paul Ogbuokiri, said that AMJON as the foremost maritime industry watchdog, shall also 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), 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, improve customer satisfaction/competitiveness

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.