Primetime Reporters Announces Osita Patrick Chukwu As Maritime Advocacy Icon Of The Year 2026

Primetime Reporters, a publication of Chisann Communications, has announced the National Coordinator of the Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders, Importers and Exporters Coalition, SNIFFIEC, Chief Dr. Osita Patrick Chukwu, as the Maritime Advocacy Icon of the Year 2026.

The Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Primetime Reporters, Mr. Saint Augustine Nwadinamuo, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, said Chukwu’s recognition was based on his outstanding professional accomplishments, unwavering commitment to public service and remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s maritime and logistics industry.

Nwadinamuo also acknowledged Chukwu’s consistent advocacy for progressive maritime policies, port reforms and trade facilitation, as well as his dedication to promoting the welfare and interests of importers, exporters and freight forwarders.

“It may interest you to know that this award has, over the years, honoured distinguished Nigerians who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the maritime sector and the nation’s economy,” he said.

According to him, the award will be presented to Chief Dr. Osita Patrick Chukwu during the forthcoming Primetime Reporters Annual Lecture and Awards, scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Rockview Hotels, GRA, Apapa, Lagos.

Nwadinamuo noted that the Primetime Reporters Annual Lecture and Awards has, over the years, provided a platform for recognising individuals, organisations and institutions whose contributions have supported the growth and development of Nigeria’s maritime, logistics, transport and freight-forwarding sectors.

The 2026 edition, which marks the fifth in the annual series, will be held under the theme: “Smarter Gateways, Greener Logistics: Leveraging the Port Community System and National Single Window for Zero-Emission Trade.”

A former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Barr. Temisan Omatseye, will chair the event, while Dr. Charles Okorefe, a former lecturer at the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, will deliver the keynote lecture.

Other speakers expected at the event include the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho; Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Director-General of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), Barr. Pius Akutah; Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Blue Economy, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel; and the National Coordinator of the National Single Window Secretariat, Mr. Tola Fakolade.

The Primetime Reporters boss called on government agencies, professional associations, corporate organisations, maritime stakeholders and individuals to partner with the media organisation towards the successful hosting of the 2026 Annual Lecture and Awards.

He disclosed that partnership opportunities include advertisement placements in the event brochure and other publicity materials, sponsorship of the entire programme or specific segments, as well as other mutually beneficial partnership arrangements.

Interested organisations and individuals are encouraged to contact the management of Primetime Reporters on 07030661526 or via email at augustinenwadinamuo@yahoo.com.

Photo Caption: Chief Dr. Osita Patrick Chukwu, National Coordinator, SNIFFIEC.

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