The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN, says preparations are in top gear for a special reception to honour its past presidents and celebrate their contributions to maritime journalism media profession and the maritime industry.
The high-profile event is scheduled for April 24, 2026, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. It will bring together ministry officials, heads of maritime agencies, terminal operators, shipping companies, freight forwarders, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
MARAN Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tunde Ayodele, said the reception will recognise the legacies of past presidents who built the association into a respected voice in the maritime sector. He added that it will also deepen collaboration between the media and industry players as the sector pursues reforms and modernisation.
Planning Committee Chairman, Funso Olojo, disclosed that the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and several agency heads have shown strong interest in attending. Corporate organisations and industry groups have also pledged support.
“This reception is a veritable platform to celebrate excellence, hard work, and quality leadership of MARAN’s past leaders,” Olojo said.
“MARAN, as the progenitor of beat associations in the maritime industry, has produced fine individuals who sacrificed time, energy, and intellect to make it the greatest beat association in the sector.
“All of these past leaders are currently doing well in their different endeavours. Some are excelling as Ministers of God, some in the legal profession, some have become media moguls and employers of labour, while others serve as political appointees. This event will unveil their excellence and celebrate their rising profiles.”
The programme will feature award presentations, goodwill messages, and networking sessions designed to foster stakeholder engagement while celebrating excellence in maritime journalism.
MARAN is calling on industry stakeholders, corporate bodies, and well-meaning individuals to support the historic event through sponsorships, partnerships, and active participation.
MARAN remains Nigeria’s foremost maritime journalists’ beat association, committed to ethical journalism, capacity building, and informed reporting within the maritime and blue economy sector.