Dantsoho, Mobereola, Akutah, LASWA GM, Fakolade, Others To Speak
Former lecturer at the Nigerian Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko, Delta State, Dr. Charles Okorefe, has been appointed to deliver the keynote lecture at the 2026 Primetime Reporters’ Annual Lecture and Awards scheduled to hold in Lagos on October 15.
Okorefe’s appointment comes as other prominent stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sectors have been lined up to speak at the event, including the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho and Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola.
Others include the Director General of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency, NPERA, Barr. Pius Akutah; Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Blue Economy and General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel; Managing Director of Trucks Transit Park, TTP, Mr. Jama Onwubuariri; and National Coordinator of the National Single Window Secretariat, Mr. Tola Fakolade.
The annual lecture, organised by Primetime Reporters, is expected to bring together key stakeholders across the maritime, ports, logistics and blue economy sectors to deliberate on critical issues shaping the future of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
The 2026 edition is themed: “Smarter Gateways, Greener Logistics: Leveraging the Port Community System and National Single Window for Zero-Emission Trade.”
The theme underscores the need to accelerate the digital transformation of Nigeria’s ports and logistics ecosystem through greater integration, automation, data sharing and technology-driven processes.
Okorefe’s selection as keynote speaker is expected to add significant intellectual depth to the discourse, given his academic and professional background in the maritime sector.
His presentation is expected to examine the opportunities and challenges involved in developing smarter, more connected and environmentally sustainable maritime gateways in Nigeria, while highlighting the role of technology and digital integration in improving port and trade efficiency.
Dr. Okorefe, who is also the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kamany Marine Services Limited, is the author of ABC of Shipping and Ports’ Operation in Nigeria. He also serves as the South-South Coordinator of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria.
Other speakers at the event are expected to provide perspectives on port administration, maritime regulation, waterways transportation, logistics, digital trade facilitation and the implementation of the National Single Window.
Speaking on the significance of the lecture, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Primetime Reporters, Mr. Saint Augustine Nwadinamuo, said the event would provide an important platform for stakeholders to assess ongoing reforms in the maritime sector and explore practical strategies for improving port efficiency, reducing cargo dwell time, enhancing trade facilitation and strengthening Nigeria’s competitiveness as a maritime hub.
Particular attention is expected to be given to the Port Community System, PCS and National Single Window, NSW, which are being positioned as major instruments for streamlining cargo clearance, reducing unnecessary paperwork, improving transparency and connecting stakeholders across the maritime and trade ecosystem.
The event will also feature the presentation of the Primetime Reporters’ 2026 Maritime and Blue Economy Awards to distinguished individuals and organisations that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
According to Nwadinamuo, the awards are based strictly on merit, professional track record and measurable contributions to the sector, stressing that they are not offered for sale.
The 2026 Annual Lecture and Awards is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Rockview Hotels, GRA, Apapa, Lagos.
The event which is expected to attract senior government officials, industry leaders, regulators, terminal operators, freight forwarders, shipping companies, logistics practitioners, academics, journalists and other stakeholders across Nigeria’s maritime and trade sectors will be chaired by a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Barr. Temisan Omatseye.
Mr. Nwadinamuo therefore called on government agencies, professional associations, corporate organisations, maritime stakeholders and individuals to partner with Primetime Reporters towards ensuring the success of the 2026 Annual Lecture and Awards.
He said partnership opportunities include advertisement placements in the event brochure and other event materials, sponsorship of the entire programme or specific segments, as well as other opportunities associated with the event.
