Exploring Blue Economy potentials: Maritime journalists hold lecture, conference, awards in Lagos

Themed “Nigeria’s Maritime/Blue Economy Industry under the Renewed Hope Agenda: What is New”, the event aims to explore the untapped potential of Nigeria’s Blue Economy, estimated at $1.9 trillion.

The forum will also delve into the implications of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in relation to the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the nation.

The Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will be the Special Guest of Honour and will be conferred with the title of Grand Patron of AMJON.

The event Is billed to have the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Bar. Pius Akutah, Dr. Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of MOWCA; and other Maritime CEOs as guests and participants amongst some shall be confered as Patrons of AMJON.

Distinguished industry leaders expected at the event include the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Bar. Pius Akutah, Dr. Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of MOWCA; and other Maritime CEOs as guests and participants amongst some shall be conferred Patrons of AMJON.

The Patron of AMJON, Chief Tony Nwabunike, along with other stakeholders and notable drivers in the maritime sector will be on hand to chart this new course and set agenda for the new AMJON executive.

The conferment and induction of these key figures aim to reposition AMJON to effectively fulfill its role in national development by enhancing its capacity, functionality, and efficiency.

The outgoing AMJON President, Paul Ogbuokiri, expressed confidence that the event would unite influential stakeholders to drive collaborative dialogue and sustainable development in the maritime industry.

According to him, the lecture will educate participants, Nigerians, and key stakeholders on the government’s efforts to unlock the opportunities within the Blue Economy sector.

Investors and practitioners will gain insight into the sector’s potential and the enabling environment provided by the government for investment growth.

The 2024 Annual Lecture will also feature the installation of new Patrons and Matrons, the presentation of awards to distinguished Nigerians, and the inauguration of AMJON’s newly elected executive team.

The incoming leadership, headed by President Kelvin Kagbare, will oversee the association’s activities for the next three years.

This year’s conference promises to be a significant milestone in AMJON’s mission to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the untapped Nigerian Blue Economy estimated at $1.9trillion.