Harboursandport.com: Lagos - Mrs. Mfon Ekong-Usoro has been elected as pioneer Chairman of the governing board of the Nigerian International Maritime Summit, while Alhaji Aminu Umar has been elected to chair the event’s advisory council. The Summit is also now confirmed to hold from 5th to 6th October 2021 in Lagos.
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| Mrs. Mfon Ekong-Usoro |
The Nigeria International Maritime Summit
(“NIMS”) is the whole-of-value-chain business event for
operators, service providers, regulators, and development organisations in
Nigeria’s maritime industry. It incorporates a strategic conference, a hybrid
exhibition, and an industry gala, creating a first-rate promotional, business
development, and policy activation opportunity. Promoted by an industry-wide
coalition of the Nigerian maritime private sector, NIMS also draws on support
by key government bodies.
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| Alhaji Aminu Umar |
Mrs. Usoro is renowned for cross-cutting work in key
shipping areas including Cabotage, finance, and ports. Other members of
the Governing Board are Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, Mrs. Margaret Orakwusi, and Mr.
Emeka Akabogu.
Aminu Umar, a leading shipowner, and operator; chairs the
advisory council that represents diverse sectors of the maritime industry. It
also includes Princess Vicky Haastrup (ports and terminals), Mr. Olumide
Sofowora SAN (maritime law), Engr. John Oguntokun (marine engineers), and Mrs.
Jean Chiazor-Anishere SAN (women in maritime). Otunba Kunle Folarin (services),
Dr. Bolaji Akinola (media), Capt. Tajudeen Alao (master mariners), Alhaji
Mahmud Bamanga Tukur (oil trading) and representatives from the freight
forwarders, finance, and security services also make up the council.
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