This was the summary of a message from the Secretary General of the IMO to the Third Conference of Heads of African Association of Maritime Administrations in Abuja.
He noted that Africa represents less than one percent of the global shipping operations compared to its huge maritime potentials.
The message was presented by IMO representative and Nigerian-born WILLIAM AZU, who emphasized the need to revive Africa’s maritime for sustainability.
The IMO Scribe praised the African Union for its dedication to promoting the growth of maritime activities on the continent.
WILLIAM AZU is a representative of the International Maritime Organisation, IMO.
