NNMJ Unity Conference Targets Port Reforms, Revenue Growth

The Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists (NNMJ) is set to host its Unity Conference on Friday, November 13, 2026, with former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Barrister Temisan Omatseye, as Chairman of the occasion.
The conference, scheduled to hold at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, will bring together key government officials, maritime regulators, industry leaders and other stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s maritime sector.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, will attend as Special Guest of Honour, while renowned maritime lawyer, Barrister Emeka Akabogu, SAN, is expected to deliver the keynote address.
Themed “Seaport Modernisation, Trade Facilitation and Revenue,” the conference will commence at 11:00 a.m. and focus on the performance, policy direction and operational efficiency of Nigeria’s maritime industry under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Discussions will centre on port modernisation, trade facilitation, revenue generation and the renewal of critical maritime infrastructure, alongside strategies for improving the ease of doing business and curbing financial leakages.
Participants are also expected to examine opportunities for expanding the marine and blue economy, creating employment, strengthening maritime safety and security, and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global maritime industry.
The gathering is expected to attract heads of government agencies, managing directors of shipping companies, terminal operators, freight forwarders and other key players across the maritime value chain.
According to NNMJ, the Unity Conference is designed to promote constructive dialogue, strengthen collaboration between public and private-sector stakeholders, and advance policy initiatives capable of improving port efficiency, facilitating legitimate trade and boosting government revenue.
The conference will also highlight the critical role of maritime journalism in promoting accountability, providing informed industry analysis and advancing constructive engagement on policies and reforms affecting Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.
Through the initiative, NNMJ seeks to contribute to the development of a more efficient, competitive and economically viable maritime sector.