Group concludes plans to honour dockworkers

The Delivery Correspondents Affiliation of Nigeria has concluded plans for its forthcoming ‘Dockworkers’ Day 2026’, which is devoted to honouring the tireless efforts and contributions of Nigerian dockworkers.

The group, in a press release on Wednesday collectively signed by its Chairman, Moses Ebosele, and the Organising Committee Chairman, Yusuf Babalola, defined that the ‘SCAN Dockworkers’ Day 2026’ will emphasise the significance of environmentally pleasant practices and “trendy applied sciences in Nigeria’s seaports, reflecting the continued dedication to sustainability throughout the maritime business”.

The group added that the occasion, scheduled for Might in Apapa, Lagos, has been themed ‘Inexperienced Ports: Sustainable Practices for Dockworkers’.

SCAN added that the occasion will information discussions amongst main stakeholders within the maritime sector, together with business leaders, policymakers, and environmental advocates.

“The Inexperienced Port initiative goals to boost the environmental efficiency of seaports whereas sustaining their financial viability and supporting maritime commerce. Individuals will discover the achievements of dockworkers in sustaining the nation’s economic system and description pathways for enhancing their roles within the rising inexperienced economic system,” SCAN acknowledged.

In line with the group, the occasion serves as a platform to acknowledge the important contributions of dockworkers to the economic system whereas additionally addressing the pressing want for sustainable practices in ports.

“Because the delivery business evolves, it’s essential that we equip our dockworkers with the information and instruments essential to thrive in a inexperienced economic system,” the group added.

In line with the organisers, the occasion will characteristic the President of the Nigerian Chamber of Delivery,  Aminu Umar, because the keynote speaker, whereas the Deputy President of the Nigerian Labour Congress and former President-Basic of the Maritime Employees’ Union of Nigeria, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, would be the Chairman of the event.

Goodwill messages shall be given by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho; the Director-Basic of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Security Company, Dr Dayo Mobereola; the Government Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr Pius Akutah; and the Appearing Managing Director of the Nationwide Inland Waterways Authority, Alhaji Umar  Girei, amongst others.

Key personalities from varied sectors of the maritime business may also be concerned in interactive panel discussions and networking alternatives aimed toward sharing insights on sustainable maritime practices and the way forward for dock work in Nigeria.

All maritime stakeholders, together with authorities representatives, delivery corporations, the Nigeria Customs Service, freight forwarders, and members of the general public, are invited to hitch the celebration and contribute to the dialogue on methods to create a extra sustainable future for Nigeria’s seaports.

SCAN is knowledgeable physique of maritime journalists devoted to selling the pursuits of the nation’s delivery sector. SCAN strives to foster collaboration amongst business stakeholders and improve the understanding of delivery and maritime points throughout the public sphere.