In recognition of his decades-long contribution to the growth and modernization of Nigeria’s maritime industry, the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) is set to honour Sylvester Othuke Egede with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Global Trade Facilitation.
The award will be presented at the AMJON Annual Conference, scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The event will bring together key industry players, policymakers, and stakeholders in the maritime and trade sectors.
Egede, a seasoned maritime administrator with over 30 years of experience, has played a pivotal role in advancing trade facilitation and improving logistics efficiency across Nigeria’s ports. Currently serving as Assistant General Manager in the Managing Director’s Division of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), he has earned a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and innovative problem-solving.
One of Egede’s major achievements includes his strategic interventions in addressing the traffic congestion around the Lagos Ports access roads. His leadership in this area resulted in more effective traffic management systems, contributing to improved port accessibility, reduced turnaround time for cargo movement, and a steady rise in export volumes. His efforts also played a role in Nigeria recording a national trade surplus in 2024.
Throughout his career, Egede has held several key positions within the NPA, including Port Manager at Tin Can Island Port Complex, Traffic Manager at Rivers Port, and Personal Assistant to the Executive Director, Marine and Operations. His hands-on experience and forward-thinking approach have consistently driven operational reforms within the authority.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and a member of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Egede’s contributions to policy formulation, logistics optimization, and maritime strategy are widely acknowledged both within and outside Nigeria.
AMJON President described Egede as “a distinguished professional whose dedication to trade facilitation and maritime development continues to inspire excellence across the industry.”
The Lifetime Award, according to AMJON, is a celebration of Egede’s long-standing commitment to the growth of Nigeria’s maritime sector and his enduring impact on global trade facilitation.
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