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Barely 24 hours after emerging the newly elected President of the African Women in Maritime (WIMA) Nigeria, Mrs. Theodora Nwaeze, has recorded her first major personal milestone – emerging winner of the Best Crew Manager Award at the Seafarers’ Awards.
The recognition, coming on the heels of her election, reinforces confidence in her leadership and professional pedigree, underscoring why her emergence as President resonated strongly across the maritime community.
Mrs. Nwaeze, who also serves as the Group Human Resources Manager at LTT Marine and Coastal Services, was honoured for her outstanding contributions to crew welfare, human capital development, and professional excellence within Nigeria’s maritime labour space. Industry observers described the award as timely and symbolic,vreflecting a leader whose professional impact aligns seamlessly with her new national mandate.
The Seafarers’ Awards panel noted her consistent advocacy for fair labour practices, structured crew management, capacity development, and people-centred leadership values that mirror the reform-driven vision she has articulated for WIMA Nigeria.
Her dual rolevas a top-tier maritime HR professional and President of WIMA Nigeria positions her uniquely at the intersection of policy, people, and practice. Colleagues say this blend of experience strengthens her promise to reposition WIMA from an association of presence to one of influence.
Speaking shortly after receiving the award, Mrs. Nwaeze dedicated the honour to seafarers and maritime professionals whose dedication often goes unseen, reaffirming her commitment to service-driven leadership and industry-wide collaboration.
The award also adds early momentum to her presidency, which is anchored on empowerment, innovation, collaboration, and national visibility. From capacity building and mentorship to digital transformation and blue economy skills, her agenda signals a forward-looking WIMA; one ready to engage meaningfully with industry realities.
For many within the maritime sector, the timing of the recognition sends a clear message: WIMA Nigeria’s new President is not only prepared to lead – but is already leading by example.
