The Maritime Reporters\u2019 Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is pleased to remind maritime stakeholders, industry professionals, and the general public that the much-anticipated MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture is set to hold on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the prestigious Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. <\/p>\n
The event, themed “AfCFTA: Dismantling Trade Barriers, Navigating Regional Trade,” promises to provide in-depth insights into Africa\u2019s Free Trade Agreement and its implications for regional and global commerce.<\/p>\n
The MARAN Annual Maritime Lecture according to the President of the association, Godfrey Bivbere, will convene key stakeholders, policymakers, and experts from across the maritime and trade sectors to discuss strategies for maximizing the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
\nThe Special Guest of Honour, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will deliver a keynote address, underscoring the Federal Government\u2019s initiatives and commitment to dismantling trade barriers and fostering a competitive blue economy.
\nThe event will also feature prominent dignitaries, including:
\nOlusegun Awolowo, Secretary, AfCFTA Nigeria.
\nMrs. Chinwe Ezenwa, renowned maritime expert and former Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
\nMuda Yussuf, an eminent economist and the CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE).
\nAdewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Customs, who will serve as the Guest of Honour.
\nEvent Details
\nDate: Thursday, November 21, 2024
\nTime: 10:00 AM Prompt
\nVenue: Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
\nWhat to Expect
\nParticipants can look forward to engaging discussions, expert-led panels, and robust deliberations on how Nigeria and other African nations can fully capitalize on AfCFTA to enhance trade competitiveness, attract foreign investment, and boost economic growth.
\nMARAN encourages all maritime stakeholders, industry players, and interested members of the public to attend this critical industry event. Attendance is free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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