“Media is essential partners in strengthening accountability” – Shippers’ Council boss, Akutah
"Media is essential partners in strengthening accountability" - Shippers' Council boss, Akutah
Segun Oladipupo
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has described the media as an essential partners in informing stakeholders and strengthening accountability.
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Barr. Pius Akutah Ukeyima gave the assertion on Wednesday at the one day training program organised by First MediaCom and the NSC for maritime journalists in Lagos.
Represented at the event by Mr. Moses Abere, Director, Special Duties Department, Akutah pledged a continuous support for credible and responsible journalism.
The Port Economic Regulator boss quipped that it is incumbent to building a stronger future defined by accurate information, robust collaboration, and shared progress.
He added that a vibrant maritime sector required a vibrant media, saying, together, we can shape a future that is more transparent, more efficient, and more globally competitive.
“We consider the media as essential partners in informing stakeholders, shaping public understanding, and strengthening accountability.
“We will continue to support credible and responsible maritime journalism and are open to meaningful engagements that enhance professionalism and knowledge within the press community.
As we celebrate this 10-year milestone, let us recommit ourselves to building a stronger future, one defined by accurate information, robust collaboration, and shared progress.”
Earlier, the Council boss while appreciating the media for their roles in economic advancement of the sector, added that at the “Nigerian Shippers’ Council, we remain committed to open communication and structured engagement with the media to enhance mutual understanding and sectoral development.”
According to Barr. Akutah, strengthening maritime journalism for the future requires the following:
1. Deeper sectorial knowledge which maritime reporting must be anchored in technical accuracy, understanding of global practices, and an appreciation of regulatory frameworks.
2. Digital Preparedness for the future journalist to be equipped to interrogate data, utilize digital tools, and apply emerging technologies such as Al in research, storytelling, and analysis.
3. Ethical Excellence:
Accuracy, balance, and integrity are indispensable. Misinformation in a sensitive sector like maritime can undermine policy, investor confidence, and national economic stability and lastly, Sustained Collaboration with Regulators.
“At the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, we remain committed to open communication and structured engagement with the media to enhance mutual understanding and sectoral development,” he stated
