MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture holds Thursday
The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Annual Maritime Lecture is billed to take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.
The event, themed “AfCFTA: Dismantling Trade Barriers, Navigating Regional Trade,” promises to provide in-depth insights into Africa’s Free Trade Agreement and its implications for regional and global commerce.
MARAN President Godfrey Bivbere said the MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture will convene key stakeholders, policymakers, and experts from across the maritime and trade sectors to discuss strategies for maximizing the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
The Special Guest of Honour, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will deliver a keynote address, underscoring the Federal Government’s initiatives and commitment to dismantling trade barriers and fostering a competitive blue economy.
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The event will also feature prominent dignitaries, including: Olusegun Awolowo, Secretary, AfCFTA Nigeria; Mrs. Chinwe Ezenwa, renowned maritime expert and former Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
Others are Muda Yussuf, an eminent economist and the CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), and Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Customs, who will serve as the Guest of Honour.
Participants can look forward to engaging discussions, expert-led panels, and robust deliberations on how Nigeria and other African nations can fully capitalize on AfCFTA to enhance trade competitiveness, attract foreign investment, and boost economic growth.
MARAN encourages all maritime stakeholders, industry players, and interested members of the public to attend this critical industry event. Attendance is free.
