The League of Maritime Editors (LOME) has announced a new date for its much-anticipated Seminar and Award Programme, now slated for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. The event, earlier scheduled for September 11, will spotlight Nigeria’s historic election as Chairman of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council.
In a statement signed by LOME President, Mrs. Remi Itie, and Public Relations Officer, Mr. Francis Ugwoke, the seminar will explore the theme: “Nigeria’s Chairmanship of WCO Council: The Expected Benefits for the Nation’s Economy.”
The landmark election of the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as the first Nigerian to chair the WCO Council since its founding in 1952 will form the centerpiece of discussions. Adeniyi, who assumed the global role on June 28, 2025, is expected as Special Guest of Honour, while renowned customs broker, Chief (Dr) Eugene Nweke, will deliver the keynote address.
The seminar will also feature presentations from key maritime government agencies on trade facilitation and industry reforms.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the sector, LOME will confer awards on distinguished industry leaders, including Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and Dr. Pius Akutah, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), among others. The event will be chaired by former Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, Charles Edike (Rtd.).
Stakeholders across the maritime, shipping, and blue economy sectors, including agency chief executives, service providers, and consumers, are expected to grace the occasion.
The maritime industry seminar comes with the theme on the recent election of Nigeria as the Chairman of the World Customs Organisation Council.
Part of the seminar is also an award to be conferred on few industry chieftains for their glaring contributions to the industry.
In a press statement signed by the President of the League, Mrs Remi Itie and Public Relations Officer, Mr. Francis Ugwoke, the theme for the seminar is Nigeria’s Chairmanship of WCO Council: The Expected Benefits for the Nation’s Economy.
Adeniyi was elected on June 28, 2025, as the first Nigerian to hold the prestigious position since the WCO was founded in 1952.
Specifically, the seminar which is scheduled for Tuesday September 30, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, will discuss the expected economic gains of the position to Nigeria and indeed the West African sub-region.
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who is also the Chairman of the WCO Council is scheduled to be at the event as a Special Guest of Honour, while a renowned customs broker, Chief (Dr) Eugene Nweke will give a keynote address as the Guest Speaker on the occasion.
The event shall also have the various maritime Agencies of Government give short take lectures on different topics concerning Trade Facilitation as it affects the industry.
As part of the programme, the League will also be conferring award on some industry stakeholders for their contributions in the sector.
Among those to be honoured on the occasion to be chaired by the former Retired Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, Charles Edike, are the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, among others.
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