Maritime Watch Marks 25 Anniversary, Honours Stakeholders

On May 11, 2026

Maritime Watch newspaper will on Saturday, May 16, 2026, mark its 25th anniversary and honour key organizations, individual personalities and captains of the industry. Maritime Watch commenced publishing in 2001.

The theme of the anniversary lecture, which is scheduled to hold at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, is “Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Costs in Nigerian Port through Nigerian Shippers’ Council Regulatory Framework.”

Ms Adaora Nwonu. Deputy Director, Standard Services Division, Nigerian Shippers’ Council will deliver the key lecture based on the theme of the anniversary lecture.

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Expected guests of honour are Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Engineer Jide Oriowo of SAHCO, and Chief Adekunle Olufunmilayo, a legal practitioner.

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The event is to be chaired by Mr. Tokunbo Olubodun Simpson, Executive Director, Tokscetera International Limited.

The Publisher/CEO of Maritime Watch, Prince Shola Mekusi, said the celebration of the 25 anniversary is to appreciate God and honour key organizations, individual personalities and captains of the industry who have contributed to the success of the newspaper.

Prince Shola Mekusi said while giving honours to these stakeholders, the celebration is also in appreciation of the editorial staff for their dedication and commitment over the years.