The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) is set to honor Sylvester Othuke Egede with the prestigious Lifetime Award in Global Trade Facilitation.
The award recognises Egede’s outstanding service and exceptional contributions to trade facilitation and maritime development.
The presentation of the award will take place at the AMJON Annual Conference scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos.
Egede’s remarkable career spans over three decades, with notable positions including Assistant General Manager in the Managing Director’s Division at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
Egede has demonstrated exceptional professionalism and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving traffic gridlocks at Lagos Ports access roads.
His efforts have led to improved traffic management, contributing to year-on-year growth in exports and Nigeria’s national trade surplus in 2024.
As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and a member of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Egede’s expertise and dedication to the maritime industry are well-recognised.
AMJON congratulates him on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to his continued contributions to the industry.
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