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MAMAL 2024: Oyetola, Awolowo, Others to Grace Occassion

MAMAL 2024: Oyetola, Awolowo, Others to Grace Occassion

 

 

By Ruth Sunday

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This year’s Annual Maritime Lecture of the Maritime Association of Nigeria(MARAN) scheduled to hold on the 21st of November, 2024 will be attended by many distinguished personalities in the Industry.

 

They include, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, alongside the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and Dr. Segun Awolowo, the Secretary of African Continental Free Trade Area( AfCFTA) Nigeria, among other dignitaries.

 

The event which is to take place at the prestigious Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, will focus on the theme, “AfCFTA: Dismantling Trade Barriers, Navigating Regional Trade.”

 

 

This year’s lecture is poised to tackle the pressing issues surrounding the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), offering insights on how to overcome trade barriers and leverage regional integration for economic growth.

 

The gathering will feature high-level discussions from industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders in the maritime and trade sectors, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue on the challenges and opportunities within the region.

 

 

According to Godfrey Bivbere, President of MARAN, “The theme for this year’s lecture is timely, especially as Nigeria and other African nations work towards maximizing the potential of AfCFTA.

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“We believe this event will provide stakeholders with valuable insights into overcoming trade barriers and capitalizing on the benefits of regional integration.”

 

 

The MAMAL 2024 is expected to draw participation from across the maritime, trade, and logistics sectors, offering opportunities for networking, collaboration, and strategic discussions aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s position in the regional market.

 

 

“As an association committed to advancing the maritime industry, we believe that the MAMAL lecture series plays a critical role in shaping discourse on policy and trade-related matters.

 

“Our goal is to facilitate dialogue that will contribute to creating a more integrated and competitive regional market through the AfCFTA framework,” Bivbere added.

 

 

The event promises to provide participants with valuable insights on navigating the complexities of regional trade, strategies for overcoming challenges, and opportunities for investment and collaboration.

 

Participants will also gain an understanding of how to position their businesses for success in the evolving trade landscape within the contine

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