The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria, APFFLON has congratulated Dr. Bolaji Akinola on his appointment as the Media and Communications Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola.
The National President of APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite, in a statement in Lagos on Sunday described Akinola’s appointment as well deserved, pointing out that it was expected that Dr. Akinola would bring his wealth of experience to bear on promoting the Minister’s engagement with the stakeholders, the media and the general public.
Describing Akinola as a maritime expert whose year of practice had impacted the overall development and growth of the industry for almost three decades, Ogunojemite said, “We have no doubts that this latest appointment by Minister Oyetola would further cement the relationship between the industry stakeholders and the ministry which has hitherto been non-existent.
“We believe that Dr. Akinola coming on board would further avail the ministry a firsthand information on happenings in the sector and he would now be able to feel the pulse of the operators on effect of government policies, and even take actionable feedback for the overall growth of the industry.
“We at APFFLON commend the Minister for this appointment, it is a round peg in a round hole.”
He, however, charged Dr. Akinola to use his new position to foster collaboration and dialogues which would promote the freight forwarding industry at the port.
“Dr. Akinola, a highly respected maritime and corporate communications expert, brings over twenty-five years of extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to his new role.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Akinola has built a strong reputation for his insightful analysis of the maritime sector and his expertise in strategic communications.
He is the CEO of leading maritime media and public relations organization, Ships & Ports Communication Company, and is widely recognized for his contributions to the discourse on port reforms, maritime security, shipping development, and the broader Blue Economy in Nigeria.
Photo: (L-R): APFFLON President, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite and Dr. Bolaji Akinola.
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