MARAN Eyes April 24th for Reception of its Past Presidents
Nifemi Coker
Preparation are on top gear as the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is set to host a landmark reception designed to honor its past presidents.
This high-profile ceremony, scheduled to take place on April 24, 2026, at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, serves as a vital tribute to the leadership and service of media professionals who have shaped the nation’s maritime discourse.
Following weeks of intensive planning and stakeholder engagement, the association has reported an overwhelming wave of support from across the industry, signaling the event’s importance to the wider maritime community.
The gathering is set to host a diverse array of industry heavyweights, including high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, regulatory heads, terminal operators, and shipping executives.
Chairman, MARAN Caretaker Committee, Tunde Ayodele, noted that the reception provides a unique platform to reflect on the legacies of past leaders who established the association as a respected and influential voice.
He further emphasized that the event arrives at a critical time, offering a golden opportunity to strengthen the collaborative bond between the media and industry operators as the sector undergoes extensive modernization and reform.
Adding to the prestige of the upcoming event, Planning Committee Chairman Mr. Funso Olojo, highlighted the diverse achievements of MARAN’s former leaders pointing out that many of these individuals have transitioned into influential roles as legal experts, religious leaders, media proprietors, and political appointees, proving the caliber of talent the association has fostered over the years.
By celebrating these rising profiles, MARAN seeks to reinforce its status as the progenitor of beat associations in the industry and a bastion of excellence.
The event will feature award presentations, goodwill messages, and networking sessions intended to foster deeper engagement among all stakeholders even as MARAN beckons on corporate organizations and well-meaning individuals to participate in this historic occasion through sponsorships and partnerships.
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