Trailblazing Maritime Women Set for Seminar on B'Odogwu, Women in Maritime - November 4
Bisi Akingbade
A landmark seminar celebrating innovation, integrity, and inclusion in Nigeria’s maritime sector is set to take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, starting at 10:00 AM.
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 event will spotlight the transformative role of women and technology in shaping the future of maritime trade.
The seminar will feature a distinguished lineup of women leaders, including: Mrs. Rollen Macfoy, President, Women in Maritime Africa (WIMAfrica), Princess Chi Eze, Vice President, Seaports, NAGAFF, Chief (Mrs.) Chinwe Ezenwa, CEO, Le Look Nigeria Ltd; Dr. Princess Victoria Haastrup, Vice Chairman, ENL Consortium Ltd; Chief (Mrs.) Benaldine Eloka, Vice President, Clarion Shipping; Hajia Bola Muse, President, Bomarah Group; and Comptroller Joy Edelduok, CAC, KLT Customs Command.
These trailblazers will share insights on leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of women in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
The seminar will also explore the impact of the B'Odogwu digital platform—a homegrown innovation revolutionizing trade facilitation in Nigeria. Customs and freight experts will provide deep dives into its success, including: 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.
Among the global dignitaries expected at the seminar are the number one Customs officer in the world, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, who is the Chief Guest of Honour; former National President, Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and Chairman/ CEO, Skelas Group, Prince Olayiwola Shittu JP, who will chair the occasion while the Founder of New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) and National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam will be the Father of the Day.
According to statement issued by Mr Lod Onyeji, the Project Coordinator and Reverend John Iwori, the Secretary, the one-day event will explore the impact of the B'Odogwu platform on trade facilitation and honour the contributions of women in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
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 Chairman of the event will be supported by the President, Women in Maritime Africa, Mrs. Rollens Macfoy while Princess Chi Eze will be the Special Guest of Honour.
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.
This event promises to be a pivotal moment in advancing gender inclusion and digital innovation in Nigeria’s maritime landscape.
