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A former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Barrister Temisan Omatseye, will chair the 2026 Annual Lecture and Awards of Primetime Reporters, a maritime-focused online newspaper.
Omatseye, who served as NIMASA Director-General from 2006 to 2010, is expected to bring his extensive experience and knowledge of Nigeria’s maritime industry to the fifth edition of the event scheduled for October 15, 2026, at Rockview Hotels, Apapa, Lagos.
The event is expected to attract key stakeholders across the maritime, ports, shipping, freight forwarding, logistics and wider blue economy sectors.
The 2026 edition is themed, “Smarter Gateways, Greener Logistics: Leveraging the Port Community System and National Single Window for Zero-Emission Trade.”
The theme highlights the need for Nigeria to accelerate digital transformation, improve port efficiency and adopt greener practices capable of reducing emissions across the maritime and logistics value chain.
The annual lecture will provide a platform for industry experts, government officials, regulators, operators and other stakeholders to examine practical ways of leveraging digital technologies and coordinated port systems to facilitate trade and support Nigeria’s transition to a more sustainable maritime economy.
The event will also feature awards to individuals, organisations and institutions that have distinguished themselves through contributions to Nigeria’s maritime industry.
According to Saint Augustine Nwadinamuo, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Primetime Reporters, the awards are based on merit and recognise excellence in leadership, professionalism, innovation, advocacy, research, trade facilitation and other areas contributing to sectoral growth.
He said Omatseye’s selection as chairman underscores the importance attached to his experience and contributions to maritime administration and policy.
During his tenure at NIMASA, Omatseye was involved in efforts to strengthen maritime administration, safety, security and the development of Nigeria’s maritime resources.
Nwadinamuo, who is also Chief Executive Officer of Chisann Communications, publishers of Primetime Reporters, said the event would also examine emerging challenges and opportunities, particularly digitalisation, port efficiency, environmental sustainability and blue economy development.
The event is expected to bring together senior government officials, heads of maritime regulatory agencies, shipping companies, terminal operators, freight forwarders, logistics providers, maritime lawyers, academics, journalists and other industry professionals.
Nwadinamuo said Primetime Reporters remains committed to using its annual lecture and awards to promote informed discourse, recognise excellence and encourage contributions to the sustainable development of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
He called on government agencies, professional associations, corporate organisations, maritime stakeholders and individuals to partner with the publication.
Partnership opportunities include advertisement placements in the event brochure and other materials, sponsorship of the entire programme or specific segments, and other event-related opportunities.
Interested organisations and individuals can contact Primetime Reporters on 07030661526 or augustinenwadinamuo@yahoo.com.
