Shippers’ Council holds international maritime seminar for judges next week

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) is set to host the 17th edition of the International Maritime Seminar for Judges.

A statement issued by Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit of the NSC, Rebecca Adamu said the seminar will be held under the distinguished chairmanship of Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

She said the forthcoming event will take place at the Abuja Continental Hotel (former Abuja Sheraton Hotel), Ladi Kwali Centre from Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th July, 2024, from 9:00am – 5:00pm daily.

The objective of the seminar, she said is to update the knowledge of participants Justices, Judges, In-house counsel, Legal practitioners, Captains of Industry etc. on contemporary issues and developments in International Maritime Law and Admiralty Practice, as it impacts Nigeria and the West African Sub-region.

An array of eminent jurists, erudite scholars and seasoned Maritime/Legal practitioners from the judiciary and foreign experts will deliver papers aimed at addressing several burning and complex issues bedevilling the maritime industry such as: Legal Issues in Nigerian Seaports Trade Facilitation.
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The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, is the Special Guest of Honour. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, is the Chief Host, while the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will be the Host at the occasion.

Distinguished dignitaries expected at the occasion include the Chief Justices of The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, along with some Justices / Judges of their respective judiciaries.

Other participants that would grace the occasion include Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Judges of the Federal and State High Courts, Legal Advisers, in-house Counsel, Legal and Maritime Practitioners as well as industry stakeholders.