Phil Okose, Onitsha
The Minister of Mines and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state will be special guests of honour at a two-day (15-16 September) Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) statewide stakeholders sensitization seminar.
The programme has the theme, ‘Securing trade corridors and unlocking blue economy opportunities’, in collaboration with Anambra State Government.
According to the State Chairman of IMAN, Hon. Obinna Molokwu, the Directors-General (DGs) of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye and SON, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwurah Okeke, including the Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority, (NIWA), Bola Oyabamiji, among others, will brainstorm on the theme of the seminar.
He stated that the aim of the seminar is also to position Anambra State for safe Commerce, AFCFTA competitiveness and sustainable economic growth.
The seminar lead lecturer, Dr Obiorah Madu, who is the founder of African Supply Chain Academy, and the Commissioner for Commerce, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose Medebe, are expected to bring their wealth of experience to the gathering.
Molokwu explained further that other dignitaries expected at the seminar billed for Awka, State capital, include, CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Pius Ukeyima Akutah, Comptroller General of Customs, BA Adeniyi, Inspector General of Police, (IGP), Tunde Disu and Dr. Samuel Babatunde, moderator.
He recalled that IMAN has been of great assistance to the three tiers of government towards crime reduction adding that the seminar will assist in no small measure towards ensuring zero tolerance for illegal arms importation.
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