African Maritime Stakeholders Begin Conference in Abuja

April 19, 2017

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Stakeholders in the administration of the maritime industry in Africa are converging in Abuja, Nigeria from Wednesday, April 19, 2017 (today) to discuss ways to improve the sector.

Nigeria is hosting the 3rd Association of African Maritime Administration (AAMA) and those that matter in the industry have converged in Abuja for the conference.

The event, organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), is taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

Business Post correspondent reports that theme of the programme is ‘Sustainable Use of Africa’s Oceans and Sea.’

Director General of NIMASA, Mr Dakuku Peterside, has promised that critical issues affecting the maritime sector would be looked into with recommendations suggested.

He also promised that participants from other 32 countries in the continent would enjoy the hospitality of Nigeria.

Modupe Gbadeyanka

Modupe Gbadeyanka is a fast-rising journalist with Business Post Nigeria. Her passion for journalism is amazing. She is willing to learn more with a view to becoming one of the best pen-pushers in Nigeria. Her role models are the duo of CNN's Richard Quest and Christiane Amanpour.

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