The Principal Partner, Jean Chiazor and Partners/ Court Member, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration, Mrs. Jean Chiazor Anishere (SAN) has been appointed as the Vice Chairperson of Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC).
NPCC disclosed this appointment in a letter with Ref:HQ/NPCC/AD/G.1/35, signed by its Chairman, Mr. Bolaji Sunmola, addressed to the Learned Silk, Jean Chiazor Anishere.
Part of the letter sighted by News Diet read; “On behalf of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), I am delighted to officially acknowledge your appointment as the new vice chairperson of the Council as nominated by the Chairman and agreed by the Management members of the Council from the meeting held on 3rd September, 2024.
“We extend our warmest congratulations to you on this significant role and also express our confidence in your capacity to contribute to the continued growth and advancement of the Nigerian Maritime and Port Industry.”
The NPCC expressed optimism that Jean Chiazor’s legal expertise and vast experience in maritime affairs will strengthen the Council’s mandate of advocacy, abitration, advisory and consulting.
“We believe your leadership will enhance our engagement with key stakeholders, help drive strategic initiatives aimed at improving the operational efficiency of Nigerian ports and very importantly, energize the new NPCC of our dreams to be able to deliver on all forms. to the Marine and Blue Economy,” the statement added.
In her acceptance letter, the Learned Silk said; “I am overwhelmed with the NPCC’s kind words and trust reposed in me as I pledge my loyalty to serve and ensure the full attainment of the core essence, mission and vision of the NPCC”
Last week, Jean Chiazor was nominated as an awardee for the Face of Africa Icon Legacy Award 2024, for a Continental Award taking place in Freedom Park, Pretoria, South Africa from November 18th to 23rd, 2024.
The newly appointed Vice Chairperson of PCC, is also the Maritime Legal Consultant to the Nigerian House of Representatives’ Committee on Marine; and Vice President of Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN).
She is equally a successful author, having already written five volumes of Essays in Admiralty – a comprehensive collection of essays and learned papers focused on maritime law, published by one of UK’s prominent publishers in Maritime books – Petrospot UK. Jean’s books are also found in the British Council Libraries.
The veteran lawyer is also the Editor-In-Chief of Admiralty Law Reports of Nigeria, volumes 1-32 (A compendium of Judgments on Admiralty Matters in Nigeria, through the Federal High Court, to the Supreme Court of Nigeria) with a comprehensive index of cases published so far.
She is also the Legal Adviser/Member of Women in Commonwealth Business Network, Nigeria (CBWN); Exco Member, Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA); Past President, Women in Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA-Nigeria); Past President, African Women in Maritime Organization (WIMA-Nigeria); Past Continental President, Financial Secretary to the Board of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN); Women in Maritime Africa (WIMAFRICA); United Nations/African Union sole representative for African Women in Maritime (WIMAFRICA).
