NAGAFF TO HONOUR NAGAFF PRESIDENT, EZISI AS PATRON AT MAMAL 2026
MARAN to Honour NAGAFF President, Ezisi as Patron at MAMAL 2026
By Babatunde Aremu
The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN, is set to confer the prestigious title of Patron on the President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, NAGAFF, High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi.
The investiture will take place during the Maritime Annual Maritime Lecture, MAMAL, the flagship programme of the association, scheduled to hold at the Nigerian Air Force Event Centre, 1 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
In a statement signed by MARAN President, Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde, the association said the honour is in recognition of High Chief Ezisi’s outstanding contributions to the development of Nigeria’s maritime industry and his commitment to humanitarian causes.
According to Onigbinde, High Chief Ezisi is a seasoned and accomplished freight forwarder whose decades of experience have earned him respect within and beyond the maritime community. He is also widely recognised for his philanthropic activities and support to individuals and communities.
“The decision to honour High Chief Ezisi reflects MARAN’s appreciation of individuals who have distinguished themselves through professionalism, service and contributions to the growth of the maritime sector,” Onigbinde stated.
He added that the elevation of Ezisi as Patron is expected to further strengthen the relationship between MARAN and stakeholders across the freight forwarding and broader maritime community.
The MARAN President noted that MAMAL has over the years provided a credible platform for critical discussions on issues affecting Nigeria’s maritime industry, bringing together policymakers, government officials, regulators, industry leaders, academics, journalists and other key stakeholders.
This year’s edition is expected to attract top government officials, bureaucrats, maritime regulators, members of the academia and major stakeholders across the Nigerian maritime sector.
MARAN said the investiture of High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi will be one of the highlights of MAMAL 2026 and underscores the association’s commitment to recognising individuals whose contributions advance professionalism, collaboration and sustainable development in Nigeria’s maritime industry.
