It is now official as the organisers of the Annual Maritime Students and Youth (AMSAY) Conference have confirmed that renowned ship owner and Chairman of Starzs Investment Company Limited, Engr Greg Ogbeifun will chair the 10th anniversary of the event scheduled to hold in Lagos on May 27, 2026.
The confirmation of Ogbeifun as the Chairman of the event is coming on the heels of intense preparations for what is widely regarded as a landmark edition of the youth-focused maritime conference.
A statement by the organisers which was made available to Maritime Bits stated that the 10th AMSAY Conference marks a decade of sustained youth engagement, innovation, and impact in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
According to the organisers, the event is expected to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, stakeholders, and young professionals from across the maritime ecosystem.
Apparently pleased with Ogbeifun’s confirmation to chair the event, the organisers said: “Engr. Ogbeifun’s confirmation as Chairman adds significant weight to the anniversary event. He previously served as the pioneer Chairman during the maiden edition of the conference in 2016, and his return ten years later is described by the organisers as both symbolic and strategic”.
The Convener and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Platforms Communications, Mr. Sylvanus Obasi stated that the decision reflects a deliberate effort to connect the conference’s origins with its current status, just as he noted that the AMSAY Conference has evolved significantly over the past decade.
Obasi revealed that several key initiatives now associated with the conference were not part of its original design.
These include the Best Graduating Maritime Students Awards (BEGMASA); the Fola Ojutalayo Annual Maritime Speech-Making Competition (FOAMSC); and the Maritime Career Mentoring Program (M-CAMP).
According to him, these programmes have become integral components and offshoot of the AMSAY Conference brand. The initiatives have delivered measurable impact in youth development and professional capacity building. The growth of these programmes are evidence of the conference’s commitment to continuous improvement.
Continuing, Obasi said: “Bringing Engr. Ogbeifun back after ten years is a strategic move. It gives us the opportunity to reflect on our journey and showcase our achievements. The anniversary edition will also provide a platform to draw from Engr. Ogbeifun’s wealth of experience and industry insight.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Central Planning Committee of AMSAY Conference, Mr. Nnamdi Eronini hinted that the 10th AMSAY Conference is expected to feature robust discussions, mentorship engagements, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
He reaffirmed the organisers commitment to advancing the maritime sector through sustained youth engagement and innovation, noting that the event is positioned as a leading platform for shaping the future of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
