CGC Adeniyi, Shittu, Aniebonam, others set for B’ODOGWU Technology ,Women in maritime seminar Nov. 4
CGC Adeniyi, Shittu, Aniebonam, Others Set for B’Odogwu Technology, Women in Maritime Seminar Nov. 4
By Babatunde Aremu
A landmark seminar to spotlight the transformative role of B’Odogwu technology and women in Nigeria’s maritime sector is slated to hold on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos.
Among the dignitaries expected at the seminar are the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, who is the Chief Guest of Honour, former National President, Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Chairman/ CEO, Skelas Group, Prince Olayiwola Shittu who will chair the occasion while the Founder of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam will be the Father of the Day.
According to statement issued by Mr Lod Onyeji, the Project Coordinator and Reverend John Iwori, the Secretary, the one-day event will explore the impact of the B’Odogwu platform on trade facilitation and honour the contributions of women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. The time is 10am.
Under the theme “The Impact of the B’Odogwu Digital Platform on Trade Facilitation & Women’s Contributions to the Maritime Sector: Challenges in the New Marine and Blue Economy – How Far, How Well?”, the seminar will bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, and industry leaders.
The Chairman of the event will be event will be supported by the President, Women in Maritime Africa, Mrs. Rollens Macfoy while Princess Chi Eze will be the Special Guest of Honour.
The seminar will feature a series of high-profile presentations by prominent women in maritime, including: Dr. Vikky Haastrup, Vice Chairman, ENL Consortium Ltd, Chief (Mrs.) Benaldine Eloka, Vice President, Clarion Shipping, Hajia Bola Muse, President, Bomarah Group, and Comptroller (Mrs) Joy Edelduok, CAC, KLT Customs Command.
These speakers will address the evolving role of women in maritime leadership, the challenges they face, and their contributions to industry growth.
Customs officials and freight experts will also dissect the success of the indigenous B’Odogwu Platform, which has become a cornerstone of Nigeria’s trade facilitation strategy. Speakers include: Compt. Frank Onyeka, CAC, Tin Can Customs, Compt. Joe Anani, CAC, PTML, High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, President, NAGAFF and Dr. Segun Musa, Chief Consultant, GTP.
This event promises to be a pivotal moment in advancing gender inclusion and digital innovation in Nigeria’s maritime landscape.
