The annual Fatshimetrie Business Conference, focusing on the maritime sector, is set to be a pivotal event for Nigeria’s economic future. With the aim of boosting the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through increased maritime sector revenues, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, revealed this ambitious vision in Lagos.
Scheduled for April 18 in Lagos, the conference will center on safety and emerging technologies in inland waterways. An anticipated highlight is the address by Mrs. Yan Yuqing, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, sharing insights from the Sino-Nigerian maritime relationship, particularly in infrastructure and waterway management.
Minister Adegboyega Oyetola will outline his administration’s plans for inland waterways and coastal services at the event, followed by a roundtable discussion involving industry stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and security agencies in the maritime sector.
Eminent speakers like Mohamed Bello-Koko, Director General of the Nigerian Ports Authority, and Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Safety and Administration Agency (NIMASA), are lined up for the conference. Additionally, Alhaji Munirudeen Oyebamiji, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, and Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, Managing Director of the Lagos State Inland Waterways Authority, will contribute their expertise to the discussions.
The conference is expected to draw a diverse audience comprising port users, maritime industry professionals, government bodies, financial institutions, insurance firms, ship owners, logistics firms, freight forwarders, oil and gas companies, and international entities.
The Fatshimetrie Business Conference promises to be a significant platform for fostering the maritime sector’s development in Nigeria and enhancing international collaborations in this vital area for the country’s economy.
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