MARAN to honour High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi as patron

David Adebayo

The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) is to confer the prestigious title of patron on the President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of Nigeria’s maritime industry and his commitment to humanitarian causes.
President of the association, Oluyinka Onigbinde said on Friday that the investiture will take place at the MARAN Maritime Annual Lecture (MAMAL), the flagship programme of the association, scheduled to hold at the Nigerian Air Force Event Centre, No. 1 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
High Chief Ezisi is a seasoned and accomplished freight forwarder whose decades of experience and contributions to the freight forwarding profession have earned him respect within and beyond the maritime community.
He is also widely recognised for his philanthropic activities and commitment to supporting individuals and communities.
Onigbinde said that the decision to honour High Chief Ezisi reflects the association’s appreciation of individuals who have distinguished themselves through professionalism, service and contributions to the growth of the maritime sector.
According to him, High Chief Ezisi’s elevation as patron is also expected to further strengthen the relationship between MARAN and stakeholders across the freight forwarding and broader maritime community.
The president noted that MAMAL has, over the years, provided a credible platform for critical discussions on issues affecting Nigeria’s maritime industry, bringing together policymakers, government officials, regulators, industry leaders, academics, journalists and other key stakeholders.
The annual lecture is expected to attract top government officials, bureaucrats, maritime industry regulators, members of the academia and major stakeholders across the Nigerian maritime sector.
MARAN said the investiture of High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi will be one of the highlights of this year’s MAMAL and will underscore the association’s commitment to recognising individuals whose contributions continue to advance professionalism, collaboration and sustainable development in Nigeria’s maritime industry.