The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is uniting the maritime industry’s top stakeholders, including Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, Tantita Security Services Limited, and the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN), for the 2025 Maritime Lecture.
New Date and Venue:
MAMAL 2025 has been rescheduled to August 27, 2025, at the Four Point by Sheraton Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event will focus on addressing the burden of War Risk Insurance on Nigerian Maritime Trade.
Keynote Speakers and Participants:
Dr. Emeka Akabogu SAN: Expected to deliver the keynote address.
Mrs. Funke Agbor SAN: A frontline maritime lawyer and participant.
Barr. Temisan Omatseye: Former DG, NIMASA, and confirmed speaker.
Top representatives: From NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, and international maritime bodies.
Over 500 industry participants are expected, including shipowners, terminal operators, insurers, legal practitioners, maritime regulators, naval representatives, and diplomats.
Objective:
The lecture aims to examine the implications of persistent Extra War Risk Insurance (EWRI) on Nigeria’s maritime trade and the Gulf of Guinea.
It will explore issues leading to the classification of Nigerian waters as high-risk zones and the roles of core stakeholders.
Conclusion:
MAMAL 2025 is a critical platform for stakeholders to shape actionable outcomes and advocate for safer waters and fairer trade conditions. The event promises to be a landmark gathering of industry leaders and experts .
