By Innocent Orok
To stimulate and bring to fore the issue of vessels financing and construction in the Nigerian Maritime Industry and the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the
Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) in its second edition of annual Maritime Finance Conference in collaboration with NNLG, Shipping and Marine Services Limited ( NMSL,) is gathering industry stakeholders for a one -day Maritime Finance Conference.
This year’s special edition is to educate and inform operators and stakeholders on the financial institutions and options in the country and the providers of such financing solutions, as the maritime industry needs the necessary financing to thrive.
Scheduled to attend the event are NMSL who is the led sponsor, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Nigerian Ports Authority ( NPA) and other stakeholders who have shown willingness to participate in event.
The event which is scheduled to hold on Thursday August 22, 2024 at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State by 10am has as a theme “Vessel Acquisition/Construction: Nigeria’s Banks, Insurance Firms, Government, and the Blue Economy”.
It promises to be a focal point for discussions on enhancing Nigeria’s maritime industry. The conference will convene leading figures from the banking and insurance sectors, government agencies, and maritime professionals to explore the intersections of finance, risk management, and policy in bolstering the nation’s blue economy.
Organisers have assured that participants can look forward to a series of in-depth presentations, expert analyses, and engaging discussions aimed at unraveling the complexities of maritime finance. The event will also offer valuable networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with influential leaders and decision-makers who are driving change in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Key topics to be addressed include innovative financing solutions for vessel acquisition and construction, strategies for effective risk management, and the critical role of government policies in sustaining and expanding the maritime industry.
AMJON encourages stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime ecosystem to be part of this groundbreaking conference, which is set to be a cornerstone event for the sector.
