Adeniyi Promises Enhanced Welfare for Maritime Journalists Under One Umbrella

Adeniyi Promises Enhanced Welfare for Maritime Journalists Under One Umbrella

By prince Benson Davies

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has expressed concern over the proliferation of associations among maritime journalists and freight forwarders. He believes that unity is key to accessing welfare opportunities from stakeholders, agencies, and the government.

Adeniyi emphasized that a unified maritime media should prioritize improving their welfare. He suggested exploring opportunities for life insurance policies and housing mortgage schemes to provide decent homes for themselves.

The Customs CG promised to lead the crusade for better welfare for maritime journalists, but only if they can unite under one umbrella. This call for unity is not limited to maritime journalists, as freight forwarders are also encouraged to come together to access better welfare opportunities.

A unified front would enable these groups to negotiate better deals and access more benefits from stakeholders and government agencies. As Adeniyi noted, there are numerous opportunities available, but they can only be accessed if these groups come together as one.

“Six associations and Non-aligned maritime journalists  came together to honour Adeniyi visionary leadership,which inspired countless individuals and earned widespread recognition
These groups of maritime journalists include  the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), League of Maritime Editors (LOME), Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON), Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN), Online Maritime Media Association of Nigeria (OMMAN) and Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners  (CONMMEP), and the Non-aligned group

It was a night to remember as Adeniyi was bestowed with the esteemed “Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024” award.