The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) has unveiled a distinguished lineup of industry leaders for its forthcoming conference, with Bolaji Sunmola, Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), set to chair the event, and Muftau Egberoungbe, a former member of the House Committee on Marine and Blue Economy, delivering the keynote address.
Also expected as Special Guests of Honour are Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western Command), Apapa, Lagos; Frank Onyeka, Customs Area Comptroller, Apapa Area Command; and Francis Bunu, President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN).
The conference is scheduled to hold on April 30, 2026, at Rockview Hotel, beginning at 10:00 a.m., with the theme: “Attaining Port Efficiency in the Face of Emerging Technology.”
Sunmola is expected to bring his extensive experience in maritime administration, port operations, and logistics management to the fore. As NPCC Chairman, he has continued to champion stronger collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders, improved port infrastructure, and reforms aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Egberoungbe, as keynote speaker, will provide critical insights into policy direction, legislative frameworks, and strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. His experience in legislative oversight of maritime institutions positions him to address key regulatory and developmental challenges in the sector.
The presence of CP Agbaminoja, Comptroller Onyeka, and Comrade Bunu is expected to further deepen discussions around port security, trade facilitation, labour relations, and operational efficiency within Nigeria’s port environment.
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Raymond Tedunjaiye, said the AMJON conference remains a credible platform for high-level engagement on pressing issues in the maritime sector and the wider economy.
He noted that participants will include representatives from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Nigeria Police Force, maritime labour unions, terminal operators, and the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, among others.
According to him, key stakeholders such as port managers, shipping companies, and freight forwarders are also expected to participate in the discussions.
A major highlight of the event will be the presentation of awards to individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the maritime and business sectors. Categories include Most Distinguished Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Most Resourceful Port Manager of the Year, and Most Outstanding Port Infrastructure Personality of the Year, among others.
Tedunjaiye added that resolutions from the conference will be documented and forwarded to relevant government authorities to support policy formulation and sectoral reforms.
AMJON reaffirmed its commitment to promoting informed dialogue, strengthening stakeholder collaboration, and advancing initiatives that enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainable growth in Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy.
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