MARAN charges port stakeholders on Marine and Blue Economy growth

Port stakeholders have been charged to rededicate themselves to the growth of Marine and Blue Economy industry in 2026.

This charge was contained in a statement released by the Chairman of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), Mr. Tunde Ayodele.

MARAN Chairman, Mr. Tunde Ayodele described 2026 as a “year of greater impact,” stressing the need for improved service delivery and more robust maritime reportage to support national development.

According to him, the collective efforts of stakeholders in the outgoing year contributed positively to the growth of the maritime sector, urging all parties to sustain the spirit of unity and collaboration in the new year.

“United, we can make Nigeria proud by contributing our quota to national development, each from our own little corner,” the MARAN chairman said.

Ayodele reaffirmed MARAN’s readiness to collaborate with organisations and institutions across the maritime value chain, noting that such partnerships are crucial to making Nigeria’s maritime space one that is admired and celebrated.

He expressed appreciation for the cooperation and support extended to the association throughout 2025 and called for renewed commitment in the year ahead.

“Thank you for your cooperation and support in 2025. Let us do it again in 2026,” he added.

Ayodele concluded by wishing members and stakeholders a happy new year and welcoming them to what he described as a year of greater impact for the maritime industry and the nation at large.