The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Sea and Maritime Logistics (NSML), Abudkadir Ahmed, has congratulated graduating cadets of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, urging them to uphold professionalism, integrity and an unwavering commitment to safety as they begin their careers in the maritime industry.
Ahmed, who spoke during the Academy’s graduation ceremony, described the occasion as more than the completion of an academic programme, saying it marks the beginning of a new chapter in the professional lives of the graduating cadets and an opportunity for them to contribute to the growth and development of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
Representing the management and staff of NSML, he congratulated the Academy on the graduation and commended its management and faculty for their continued commitment to maritime education and the development of the next generation of maritime professionals.
He said the strength of the maritime industry depends largely on the competence, professionalism and preparedness of its workforce, stressing the importance of capacity building and competency development in preparing Nigerian maritime professionals to meet international standards.
According to him, NSML’s partnership with the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, including training collaboration facilitated through its Maritime Centre of Excellence, reflects the company’s commitment to developing a sustainable maritime workforce.
Ahmed noted that effective maritime training requires close collaboration between educational institutions and industry operators, so that classroom knowledge is complemented by practical skills, discipline and the safety consciousness required in real-world operations.
Addressing the graduating cadets, he urged them to approach their professional careers with integrity and resilience while remaining committed to continuous learning.
“You are entering an industry that demands integrity, resilience, continuous learning and an unwavering commitment to safety,” he said, urging the graduates to distinguish themselves through their competence, professionalism and conduct.
Ahmed further reminded the cadets that their responsibility extends beyond building individual careers, noting that they would also play a role in strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to compete and excel in the global maritime arena.
He also reaffirmed NSML’s commitment to collaborating with maritime training institutions to strengthen local expertise, develop globally competitive maritime talent and support the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
He wished the graduating cadets success as they embark on the next phase of their professional journeys, while congratulating the entire Maritime Academy of Nigeria community on the milestone.
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