To further deepen knowledge and tackle industry challenges among stakeholders, experts in Nigeria’s maritime and allied sectors will converge on Lagos for the third edition of the Maritime Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL) organised by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN).
The lecture, with the theme: Addressing the Burden of War Risk Insurance on Nigeria’s Maritime Trade is scheduled for10:00am on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola confirmed his attendance of the summit as Special Guest of Honour, while major industry regulators, operators and security stakeholders are also expected to participate in the event.
Prominent industry leaders expected at the lecture include the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barrister Pius Akutah Ukeyima; the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Gregory Oaemen and the Executive Director (Operations & Technical) of Tantita Security Services, Captain Warredi Enisuoh.
The lecture will be chaired by Chairman of Starzs Investment Limited, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, while the keynote address will be delivered by a maritime lawyer, Dr. Emeka Akabogu with Chairman, Integrated Oil & Gas, Captain Emmanuel Ihenacho as guest of honour, among others.
President of MARAN, Mr. Godfrey Bivbere, explained that the 2025 edition of MAMAL would provide a platform for frank discussions and pragmatic recommendations to ease the huge financial burden imposed by war risk insurance premiums on vessels calling at Nigerian ports, noting that the outcomes of the lecture would serve as a guide for policy makers and industry players in addressing the issue and other challenges in the industry.
He assured that this year’s edition would be impactful and solution-driven, considering the calibre of participants and the relevance of the subject matter for maritime businesses.
Now in its third edition, MAMAL has become a crucial and visible platform for constructive dialogue among stakeholders on pressing issues affecting the growth and sustainability of the maritime sector.
