Harboursandport.com: Lagos - The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to host a grand reception and lecture in honour of its former President and bonafide member, Mr. Leye Ajayi who recently emerged as the Chairman of Lagos Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ).
MARAN is the foremost umbrella body of all maritime Journalists in
Nigeria established in 1988.
In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by the Secretary-General of
MARAN, Mr. Dapo Olawuni, the creme-de-la-creme of the Nigerian maritime sector
are billed to attend the event under the Chairmanship of Prince Olayiwola
Shittu, former President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents
(ANLCA)
The event is billed to hold at the Rockview Hotel in Apapa, Lagos on
Thursday, March, 25th 2021 by 11am prompt.
The theme of the event is ”National Development: The
Challenges of and the Prospects for the Proper Implementation of the Freedom of
Information (FOI) Act in Nigerian Maritime Industry "
Mr. Olawuni quoted the President of MARAN, Mr. Anya Njoku as saying that
"MARAN is proud of one of its own, Leye Ajayi who was a bonafide member of
the association until his emergence as the Lagos NUJ Chairman"
"Mr. Ajayi had served MARAN meritoriously at different times and
different capacities as Secretary-General and later as President"
"The Association is therefore planning a grand reception to
celebrate his electoral success"
The MARAN Scribe also stated that the grand reception and lecture aims
to boost the synergy between the Maritime Press and Maritime Publics and
Government Parastatals.
The lead paper would be presented by seasoned Journalist and the Editor
of the XPRESS Newspaper, Mr. Emeka Okoroanyawu, who was one of the founders of
MARAN in 1988.
Former General Manager, Lagos Traffic FM, Mr. Layinka Adagun, a pioneer
MARAN Member would also be a panel discussant to enhance the theme’s
perspectives.
The special guests of honor expected at the event include; the Managing
Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman, the Director
General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers Council, Barr Hassan Bello, and
Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Dr. George
Moghalu.
Others are; Assistant Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Zone
'A' Lagos, ACG Kaycee Ekekezie, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Information
and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho.
The Chief Guests of Honors are; Chairperson of Seaport Terminal
Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) Princess Dr. Vicki Haastrup, the
President General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) Comrade Adewale
Adeyanju and immediate past chairman of Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding
in Nigeria (CRFFN) Aare Hakeem Olanrewaju.
Others are; President of ANLCA, Hon Tony Iju Nwabunike and the
founder of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders
(NAGAFF) Dr. Boniface Aniebonam.
In addition, all MARAN past presidents and executives would be on the ground
to grace the grand reception and lecture.
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