LAGOS NOVEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners [CONMMEP], in collaboration with the Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists [NNMJ], will host its 2026 Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
The conference theme is “Leveraging the Digital Transformation of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy to Achieve the $1 Trillion Economy Target by 2030″.
Participants expected to brainstorm at the event are the Conference Chairman, Chief Hakeem Olanrewaju, Chief Guest Speaker, Dr. Obiora Madu, Moderator, Dr. Eugene Nweke and Lead Speaker on Security Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, Executive Director, Operations and Technical, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited. He is expected to speak on “Securing the Blue Economy’s Critical Assets and Infrastructure: The Tantita Example”.
Other distinguished Guests of Honour include Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, Dr. Azubuike Majesty Nwanaayoeze, CONMMEP Patrons; Dr. Azeez Mustapha and Nze Chidiogo Okpara, CONMMEP Partners. The programme will feature policymakers, regulators, maritime administrators, technology experts, and industry leaders.
The conference will examine Digital transformation and port modernisation, Maritime security and protection of critical assets, Investment mobilization and private sector participation, Customs modernization and trade competitiveness and Sustainable Blue Economy for long-term growth,
Statement signed by Comrade Adewale Olowoporoku, Chairman Planning Committee CONMMEP 2026 Annual Conference. (08101263479) and Izuchukwu Ahuchaogu, Head of Publicity Sub-committee disclosed that Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy remains one of the nation’s most strategic levers for diversification, job creation, foreign direct investment, and global trade competitiveness spanning ports, shipping, fisheries, offshore energy, logistics, and coastal infrastructure with the sector holding enormous but largely underutilized potential.
“As the Federal Government pursues its $1 trillion economy ambition by 2030, this high-level national dialogue seeks to move beyond potential to actionable policy, investment, and technology-driven reforms. The conference is designed as a collaborative platform for government, business, and investment stakeholders to foster policy coherence, institutional synergy, and investment partnerships in digital infrastructure, maritime surveillance, logistics, and sustainable resource management.
“Government agencies, regulators, financial institutions, technology firms, terminal operators, shipping companies, and development partners are invited to participate through sponsorship, exhibition, and institutional partnership.
“The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners [CONMMEP] is the umbrella body of seasoned journalists reporting maritime, trade, finance, and logistics across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. CONMMEP is committed to credible, development-focused journalism and constructive stakeholder engagement for national development,” the statement disclosed..
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