WIMA Nigeria Holds Conference

The Women in Maritime Africa (WIMA), Nigeria is set to hold its second annual conference on 15th October 2019.

The 2019 conference which is themed; ‘Empowering Women for Effective Participation in the Maritime Sector ,’ would focus on equipping women in the maritime sector with the skills and knowledge they need to grow their business.

The President of WIMA Nigeria, Hajiah Bola Muse, while speaking with journalists emphasised that the aim of the conference would be to educate and empower more women with the requisite skills to actively participate in the maritime sector.

“As a regulatory body, we are committed to ensuring that we achieve our core mandate.The conference will attract speakers from different sectors of the economy where key maritime issues will be discussed, “she said.

The co-ordinator of the conference, Mrs. Foluke Akinmoladun, while commenting on the preparation for the conference, reiterated that as part of the organisation’s effort to impact society is the incorporation of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) principle of Training, Visibility and recognition which she hopes when engaged will culminate in a more inclusive and productive maritime environment.

“WIMA-Nigeria annual general conference is an opportunity for women in the sector to network with members of sister organisations, financial institutions, regulators and other maritime professionals.

“The conference in addition aims at building capacity and enhancing the inclusiveness of women in the maritime industry.