Oyetola and Agbakoba Address Shipowners' Challenges at Summit
A summit focused on addressing the challenges faced by indigenous shipowners in Nigeria will take place in Lagos, organized by the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN). The event aims to bring together key stakeholders, including government officials, maritime regulators, financial institutions, industry experts, and shipowners.
The discussions will center on practical strategies to improve access to affordable financing and enhance indigenous participation in Nigeria’s shipping industry. Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a legal expert and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, will deliver the keynote address. The summit is themed ‘Low-Risk Capital For Indigenous Shipowners: Overcoming Regulatory, Financial Bottlenecks’ and aims to explore solutions to the financial and regulatory challenges confronting indigenous shipowners.
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