The Network of Nigeria Maritime Journalists, NNMJ, is set to bring key government officials, policymakers and industry stakeholders together to assess maritime sector reforms, port modernisation and revenue generation at its forthcoming Unity Conference in Lagos.
The conference, scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, will examine the effectiveness of ongoing government policies and identify practical measures to address infrastructure deficits, operational bottlenecks, trade barriers and revenue leakages across Nigeria’s maritime industry.
The conference with a theme, “Seaport Modernisation, Trade Facilitation and Revenue,” will provide a platform to assess the impact of reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and explore strategies for making Nigeria’s maritime sector more efficient, competitive and economically productive.
Key areas of discussion will include the rehabilitation and modernisation of port infrastructure, improved cargo clearance processes, ease of doing business, revenue optimisation and the elimination of financial leakages across the maritime value chain.
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Stakeholders are also expected to examine how stronger regulatory frameworks, effective policy implementation and public-private sector collaboration can improve port efficiency, attract investment, expand the marine and blue economy, create employment and strengthen Nigeria’s position in global shipping and trade.
The conference is expected to attract heads of maritime agencies, managing directors of shipping companies, terminal operators, freight forwarders, licensed customs agents, legal practitioners and other industry players.
In a joint statement, NNMJ Chairman, Mr Dele Aderibigbe, and the Public Relations Officer, Jerry Aguigbo, said the conference was conceived to promote informed dialogue, deepen stakeholder collaboration and generate practical recommendations for addressing challenges in the maritime industry.
They explained that the gathering would enable stakeholders to evaluate existing government policies, identify gaps between policy formulation and implementation, and propose sustainable solutions to improve port operations, facilitate legitimate trade and increase government revenue.
The NNMJ leadership also emphasised the importance of maritime journalism in promoting transparency, accountability and informed public engagement on government policies, regulatory interventions and reforms affecting the marine and blue economy.
The conference is intended to strengthen stakeholder relationships and advance collective efforts towards repositioning Nigeria’s maritime sector for greater efficiency, transparency and global competitiveness.
