The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners [CONMMEP], in collaboration with the Network of Nigerian Maritime Journalists [NNMJ], will host its 2026 Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
The conference theme is: *“Leveraging the Digital Transformation of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy to Achieve the $1 Trillion Economy Target by 2030.”*
*RATIONALE*
Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy remains one of the nation’s most strategic levers for diversification, job creation, foreign direct investment, and global trade competitiveness. Spanning ports, shipping, fisheries, offshore energy, logistics, and coastal infrastructure, the sector holds enormous but largely underutilized potential.
As the Federal Government pursues its $1 trillion economy ambition by 2030, this high-level national dialogue seeks to move beyond potential to actionable policy, investment, and technology-driven reforms.
The conference will examine:
1. Digital transformation and port modernisation
2. Maritime security and protection of critical assets
3. Investment mobilization and private sector participation
4. Customs modernisation and trade competitiveness
5. Sustainable Blue Economy for long-term growth
*KEY PARTICIPANTS*
– *Conference Chairman:* Chief Hakeem Olanrewaju
– *Chief Guest Speaker:* Dr. Obiora Madu
– *Moderator:* Dr. Eugene Nweke
– *Lead Speaker on Security:* Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, Executive Director, Operations & Technical, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, on _“Securing the Blue Economy’s Critical Assets and Infrastructure: The Tantita Example.”_
Other distinguished Guests of Honour include Dr. Rafiu Ladipo and Dr. Azubuike Majesty Nwanaayoeze, CONMMEP Patrons; Dr. Azeez Mustapha and Nze Chidiogo Okpara, CONMMEP Partners.
The programme will feature policymakers, regulators, maritime administrators, technology experts, and industry leaders.
*OBJECTIVE*
The conference is designed as a collaborative platform for government, business, and investment stakeholders to foster policy coherence, institutional synergy, and investment partnerships in digital infrastructure, maritime surveillance, logistics, and sustainable resource management.
*ABOUT CONMMEP*
The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners [CONMMEP] is the umbrella body of seasoned journalists reporting maritime, trade, finance, and logistics across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. CONMMEP is committed to credible, development-focused journalism and constructive stakeholder engagement for national development.
*EVENT AT A GLANCE*
*Event:* 2026 CONMMEP Annual Conference
*Date:* Wednesday, November 25, 2026
*Time:* 10:00 a.m.
*Venue:* Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos
*Organizer:* CONMMEP in collaboration with NNMJ
*PARTNERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP*
Government agencies, regulators, financial institutions, technology firms, terminal operators, shipping companies, and development partners are invited to participate through sponsorship, exhibition, and institutional partnership.