Nigerian maritime stakeholders are set for a learning opportunity from China, which has the largest inland waterways network in the world, at the upcoming Maritime Business Roundtable Breakfast Meeting (MBRBM), next week.
The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Madam Yan Yuqing, will share the Sino-Nigeria Maritime Relationship and lessons to be learnt from China at the summit scheduled for April 18th, 2024.
According to the organizers, Zoe Maritime Resources Limited, the upcoming edition of MBRBM themed: “Security and New Technologies in Inland Waterways Transportation” will take place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Eminent maritime personalities are expected to grace the event including; the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Honorable Adegboyega Oyetola, who is scheduled to unveil the Administration’s plans for Inland Waterways and Coastal Services.
The theme of the event will be dissected by a panel comprising eggheads cutting across industry stakeholders, regulatory authorities and security agencies.
Panelists include; Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Managing Director/CEO National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.
Others are: General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel; Managing Director, Niger Benue Transport Company Ltd (NBTC), Mrs. Oluseyi Oluyede; Assistant Inspector General of Police, Maritime Police Command, AIG Rhoda Olofu.
Speaking with News Diet, the Chairperson of Zoe Maritime Resources Limited, Barr. (Mrs.) Oritsematosan Edodo-Emore, stated that the expected participants are: Port Users, Maritime Stakeholders, Government Agencies, Banks (with maritime desk), Insurance companies, Ship-owners, Boat operators, Logistics companies, Freight Forwarders, Oil and Gas companies, and relevant Foreign entities.
While stressing that the highlight of the meeting will be the intervention of Chinese Consul General, Edodo-Emore listed other benefits of the Maritime Breakfast Roundtable to include visibility, growth, networking and exchange of knowledge.
