DMP 2024: A Convergence Of Pathfinders ,  Solution Providers

The management and editorial board of Maritime Nigeria has unveiled the list of Distinguished Maritime Personalities, DMPs, for the National Discourse, 2024.

A statement signed by Coordinator of the Program, Mr. Kelvin Kagbare revealed that the list made up of eminent maritime personalities and pillars of the nation’s economy include Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, former Minister of Interior, Barr. Temisan Omatseye, former Director General of the Nigerian maritime administration and safety agency, NIMASA, and President of the Nigerian Ship Owners Association, NISA, Otunba Sola Adewumi.

The Minister of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour at the event with the theme “The Human Capital Component, Assets And Infrastructure For The Blue Economy”

CEOs and industry stakeholders from the MDAs including the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, MAN, the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, the National Inland Waterways Authority, plus the OPS of the economy are expected to speak to issues at the program.

The NLNG Shipping and Marine Services limited, NSML, a notable player in the maritime industry is also listed among participants at this year’s National Discourse.

Giving additional insight, Kagbare said this year’s National Discourse is focused on providing a reminder that aggregates the benefits and operability of the marine and blue economy.

On the DMPs, he said, “Distinguish maritime personalities is a careful selection of men and women who have contributed and still contributing to the national efforts to build, shape and improve maritime competitiveness in Nigeria.”

It goes without any gainsaying that the Rector, Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Cdre. Duja Emmanuel Effedua (rtd), Dr. Emeka Akabogu, Hon. Tony Iju Nwabunike and Mrs. Olamide Odusanya, Director, Financial Services at NIMASA, and Capt. Ebubeogu Iheanacho are maritime personalities whose hard work and contributions to maritime operations, informed their nomination as DMPs.

The Controller, Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, comptroller Dera Nnadi mni, the MD/CEO of Stars Investment company Ltd, Iroghama Ogbeifun, Capt Warredi Enisuoh, former Director Shipping Service at NIMASA and Technical Director/Head of operations at Tantita Security Services Ltd, are also selected, worthy DMPs, and listed as Speakers at the scheduled National Discourse.

Two heavyweight professional journalists, Messrs Okey Ibeke and Sesan Onileimo, respected veterans who have since reached the pinnacle of the media profession have been selected as DMPs based on personal recognitions, they are expected to share with participants personal perspectives on the theme of this year National Discourse.