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Mrs. Rollens Macfoy, immediate past President of Women in Maritime Association, Nigeria (WIMA-Nigeria), has been elected African Vice President (Anglophone Countries) of the Women in Maritime Association Africa (WIMAFRICA), marking a significant elevation in her professional and leadership journey within the continental maritime space.
Her emergence followed a keenly contested election held in Douala, Cameroon, in August, where delegates from 27 African countries and chapters converged for the WIMAFRICA General Assembly.
Macfoy’s victory underscores broad continental confidence in her leadership capacity, professional depth and proven record of service to the maritime industry.
Widely regarded as a maritime professional and administrator of exceptional competence, Macfoy concluded her tenure as WIMA-Nigeria President with strong institutional stability, expanded visibility for women in the sector, and a legacy anchored on mentorship, capacity building and inclusiveness.
Her transition from national leadership to a continental executive role is being described within industry circles as a well-earned ascent built on diligence, humility and strategic engagement.
Over the years, Macfoy has mentored numerous seafarers and shore-based professionals, while also distinguishing herself as a committed philanthropist and advocate for women’s advancement in the maritime industry.
Her leadership style-often praised for its balance of firmness, integrity and empathy;:has earned her respect across regulatory, private-sector and professional platforms.
Maritime amazons within WIMA-Nigeria have expressed optimism that her presence on the WIMAFRICA Executive Council will strengthen collaboration among Anglophone African chapters, accelerate capacity-building initiatives, and expand opportunities for women to gain greater recognition and leadership relevance within Africa’s maritime and blue economy ecosystem.
With her new continental mandate, expectations are high that Macfoy will leverage her experience, networks and strategic insight to deepen professional development for African women in maritime, foster cross-border cooperation, and project African female maritime professionals more strongly onto the global stage.
WIMA-Nigeria has congratulated Mrs. Rollens Macfoy on her elevation, expressing confidence that her leadership at the continental level will continue to inspire women in the industry, particularly within Nigeria, to pursue excellence, visibility and impactful participation in the maritime sector.
