The 10th Annual Maritime Students and Youth (AMSAY) Conference is set to hold in Lagos.The organisers of the Conference announced that a shipping magnet and Chairman of Starzs Investment Company Ltd, Engr Greg Ogbeifun, has been selected to chair the 10th anniversary of the event scheduled to hold in Lagos on May 27, 2026.
Already, preparations are being intensified for what is widely regarded as a landmark edition of the youth-focused maritime conference.
“The 10th AMSAY Conference marks a decade of sustained youth engagement, innovation, and impact in Nigeria’s maritime sector. It is expected to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, stakeholders, and young professionals from across the maritime ecosystem”, the organizers said.
Engr. Ogbeifun’s confirmation as Chairman adds significant weight to the anniversary event. He previously served as the Pioneer Chairman during the maiden edition of the conference in 2016, and his return ten years later is described by the organisers as both symbolic and strategic.
According to the Convener and CEO of Platforms Communications, Mr Sylvanus Obasi, “The decision reflects a deliberate effort to connect the conference’s origins with its current status, noting that the AMSAY Conference has evolved significantly over the past decade”.
Obasi said “Several key initiatives now associated with the conference were not part of its original design. Among these are the Best Graduating Maritime Students Awards (BEGMASA); the Fola Ojutalayo Annual Maritime Speech-Making Competition (FOAMSC), including the Maritime Career Mentoring Program (M-CAMP).
“These programmes, according to him have become integral components and offshoot of the AMSAY Conference brand”.
Speaking further, Obasi stated that the initiatives have delivered measurable impact in youth development and professional capacity building, even as he further described the growth of these programmes as evidence of the conference’s commitment to continuous improvement.
“Bringing Engr. Ogbeifun back after ten years is a strategic move. It gives us the opportunity to reflect on our journey and showcase our achievements.”, the Convener said, adding that the anniversary edition will also provide a platform to draw from Engr Greg’s wealth of experience and industry insight.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Central Planning Committee of AMSAY Conference, Mr Nnamdi Eronini hinted that the 10th AMSAY Conference is expected to feature robust discussions, mentorship engagements, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
He reaffirmed the organisers commitment to advancing the maritime sector through sustained youth engagement and innovation, noting that the event is positioned as a leading platform for shaping the future of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
