It was a colourful event over the weekend in Lagos as the the creme of the Nigerian maritime and petroleum sectors converged to celebrate one of their own. The event was the book presentation of maritime lawyer, Dr. Emeka Akabogu, who in commemoration of his 50th birthday, presented two books on maritime law and policy to the public.
Speaking at the event, industry leaders lauded the contributions of Dr. Akabogu to the Nigerian maritime industry as a lawyer and policy expert, as they took turns to extol his work ethics and industry.
Highlights of the event included an inter-university debate between the University of Lagos and Lagos State University, in addition to the award of prizes to winners of the inaugural Dr. Emeka Akabogu Maritime Writing Challenge “DREAM WRICH”.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Akabogu said that the event was his way of giving back to the maritime industry and planting seeds for the future. “To take advantage of its potentials, the maritime industry needs to activate a range of high value multiplier initiatives concurrently, driven by a strong, industry-grounded intellectual core. Without that, it would be impossible. The young persons we are encouraging are the seeds of that core for tomorrow”, he said.
Among personalities present at the event were the Director of Maritime Services at the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Babatunde Jimoh; the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Bashir Jamoh; Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello Koko; the President of Shipowners Association of Nigeria Mr. Sonny Eja, President of the Association of Nigeria Licenced Customs Agents ANCLA, Mr. Emenike Nwokeoji, and President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, Alhaji Aminu Umar, the Chairman of Starz Investment Group, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun and a host of other industry leaders.
Photo: L-R: President of the Association of Nigeria Customs Licensed Agents, ANCLA, Mr. Emenike Nwokeoji; President of Ship Owners Association of Nigeria, Mr. Sonny Eja; Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh; President of Nigerian Maritime Law Association, Funke Agbor SAN; author and celebrant, Dr. Emeka Akabogu; Chairman of Dozzy Group, Sir Daniel Chukwudozie OON; Director of Maritime Services at the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Babatunde Sule Jimoh; Executive Director Rainoil Limited, Mrs. Godrey Ogbechie; Dr. Prince Chris Igwe OFR; Managing Director of 11Plc, Chief Adetunji Oyebanji; and President of Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, Alhaji Aminu Umar, at the Book Presentation and Birthday Dinner of Dr. Akabogu.
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