Anti-Corruption Initiatives, Hynek Media Collaborate to Hold Seminar on B'Odogwu Technology, Women in Maritime
Bisi Akingbade
Hynek Media, in partnership with Media Anti-Corruption Initiatives, is set to host a landmark seminar spotlighting the transformative role of B'Odogwu technology and women in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
According to statement issued by Mr Lod Onyeji, the Project Coordinator and Reverend John Iwori, the Secretary, the one-day event, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos 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 event will be chaired by Prince Olayiwola Shittu, Chairman/CEO, Skelas Group and ex-National President, ANLCA, and will be supported by the President, Women in Maritime Africa, Mrs. Rollens Macfoy. The Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi MFR will serve as Chief Guest of Honour while Princess Chi Eze will be the Special Guest of Honour. Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, Founder of NAGAFF and NNPP, will serve as Father of the Day.
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.
