Plans have reached advance stage for the investiture of the National President, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi as a patron of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN).
MARAN in a statement signed by its President, Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde said the decision of the association to confer the prestigious title on Ezisi was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of Nigeria’s maritime industry and his commitment to humanitarian causes.
The statement which was made available to Maritime Bits disclosed that the investiture will take place at MARAN Maritime Annual Lecture (MAMAL), the flagship programme of the association, scheduled to hold at the Nigerian Air Force Event Centre, 1, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Regarded as a seasoned and accomplished freight forwarder whose decades of experience and contributions to the freight forwarding profession have earned him respect within and beyond the maritime community, Ezisi is also widely recognised for his philanthropic activities and commitment to supporting individuals and communities.
The statement quoted Onigbinde saying that the decision to honour Ezisi reflects MARAN appreciation of individuals who have distinguished themselves through professionalism, service and contributions to the growth of the maritime sector.
Said he: “Ezisi’s elevation as patron is also expected to further strengthen the relationship between MARAN and stakeholders across the freight forwarding and broader maritime community.”
He noted that MAMAL has, over the years, provided a credible platform for critical discussions on issues affecting Nigeria’s maritime industry, bringing together policymakers, government officials, regulators, industry leaders, academics, journalists and other key stakeholders.
According to the statement, the investiture of Ezisi will be one of the highlights of this year’s MAMAL and will underscore the association’s commitment to recognising individuals whose contributions continue to advance professionalism, collaboration and sustainable development in Nigeria’s maritime industry.
MAMAL is expected to attract top government officials, bureaucrats, maritime industry regulators, members of the academia and major stakeholders across the Nigerian maritime sector.
