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Former lecturer at the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State, Dr. Charles Okorefe, will deliver the keynote lecture at the 2026 Primetime Reporters’ Annual Lecture and Awards scheduled for October 15 in Lagos.
Okorefe will be joined by prominent stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sectors, including the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho; Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola; and Director General of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), Barr. Pius Akutah.
Other speakers include the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Blue Economy and General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel; Managing Director of Trucks Transit Park (TTP), Mr. Jama Onwubuariri; and National Coordinator of the National Single Window Secretariat, Mr. Tola Fakolade.
The 2026 edition, themed “Smarter Gateways, Greener Logistics: Leveraging the Port Community System and National Single Window for Zero-Emission Trade,” will bring together stakeholders to examine digital transformation, trade facilitation and sustainability in Nigeria’s maritime and logistics ecosystem.
The theme highlights the need for greater integration, automation, data sharing and technology-driven processes to improve port efficiency and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness.
Okorefe’s keynote is expected to examine the opportunities and challenges of developing smarter, more connected and environmentally sustainable maritime gateways, with emphasis on the role of digital integration in improving port and trade efficiency.
He is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kamany Marine Services Limited and author of ABC of Shipping and Ports’ Operation in Nigeria. He also serves as the South-South Coordinator of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria.
Other speakers are expected to provide perspectives on port administration, maritime regulation, waterways transportation, logistics, digital trade facilitation and the implementation of the National Single Window.
Speaking on the significance of the lecture, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Primetime Reporters, Mr. Saint Augustine Nwadinamuo, said the event would provide a platform for stakeholders to assess ongoing reforms and explore practical strategies for improving port efficiency, reducing cargo dwell time, enhancing trade facilitation and strengthening Nigeria’s position as a maritime hub.
Particular attention will be given to the Port Community System (PCS) and National Single Window (NSW), which are being positioned as instruments for streamlining cargo clearance, reducing paperwork, improving transparency and connecting stakeholders across the maritime and trade ecosystem.
The event will also feature the presentation of the Primetime Reporters’ 2026 Maritime and Blue Economy Awards to individuals and organisations recognised for contributions to Nigeria’s maritime industry.
Nwadinamuo said the awards are based on merit, professional track record and measurable contributions to the sector, stressing that they are not offered for sale.
The Annual Lecture and Awards will hold on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Rockview Hotels, GRA, Apapa, Lagos, from 10:00 a.m. The event will be chaired by former NIMASA Director General, Barr. Temisan Omatseye.
Nwadinamuo called on government agencies, professional associations, corporate organisations and maritime stakeholders to partner with Primetime Reporters. Partnership opportunities include advertisement placements in the event brochure and materials, sponsorship of the programme or specific segments, and other event-related opportunities.
