Le Look Boss Commends MARAN's Efforts in Maritime Industry

By Winifred Ngozi Orji 

Harboursandport.com: Lagos State, Nigeria: Chief (Mrs.) Chinwe F. O. Ezenwa, the founder of Le Look House of Bags, has praised the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN for its contributions to the sustainable development of the maritime sector in the economy.

Chief(Mrs) Chinwe F. O. Ezenwa

Ezenwa, who previously served as a Director in the Federal Ministry of Transportation before retiring over ten years ago, expressed her admiration for the impact that MARAN members have made since the association's establishment over 30 years ago.

She made this statement in Lagos recently when MARAN honored her with a plaque in recognition of her generous contribution to the successful hosting of the 2024 edition of the MARAN Maritime Annual Lecture (MAMAL), held at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The plaque was presented to Ezenwa by Rev. John Iwori, a multiple award-winning journalist and publisher of Maritime Bits, on behalf of MARAN.

Ezenwa described MARAN as an association of journalists who have made significant contributions to the maritime industry. She, who previously served as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) headquartered in Lokoja, emphasized that the association's efforts cannot be overlooked.

She remarked that MARAN has excelled in consistently highlighting critical issues in the maritime industry, effectively bringing them to the public's attention over the years.

“I was not expecting this. Help me thank your President and every member of MARAN that I have receive this award whole heartedly. Thank you very much for this kind gesture. I appreciate every one of you. Thank you and God bless for this kind gesture”, she added.

Ezenwa who is also the Managing Director and CEO, Ocean Serve and Logistics Limited reiterated her resolve to continue to contribute in her own little way to the sustainable development of the maritime industry.

On behalf of MARAN, Iwori thanked the septuagenarian for her warm welcome even as he promised to convey her message to MARAN President, Mr. Godfrey Bivbere and the entire members.

Established over three decades ago, MARAN which remains the umbrella body of media practitioners covering the maritime industry has its secretariat in the heart of Nigeria premier port, Apapa, Lagos.