Aisha Buhari, Amaechi, others for WIMAFRICA conference

WIFE of the President, Aisha Buhari ,will lead 22 of her African counterparts as guests of honour to the 2018 Women in Maritime Africa Conference (WIMAFRICA) slated for October 29-30.

Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, will also be part of dignitaries expected to attract leading female figures in the sector.

President, Women WIMAFRICA Nigerian Chapter Jean Anishere, said the conference tagged Trade facilitation for African integration-Prospects and challenges will focus on supporting the success of women in maritime, transportation and related industries in Africa.

Anishere, who is also the first Vice President WIMAFRICA Africa chapter, said: “It will offer excellent opportunities for career development, authentic leadership and productive networking for women and those who venture to support them.”

The forthcoming Conference Anishere said would plunge Women in Maritime Africa (WIMAFRICA) to the Nigerian Society, “many industries in Nigeria do not know about the Association unlike the Women’s

Some of the speakers, according to her, include Dr. Kofi Mbiah, former Head of Legal unit, IMO; Mrs. Monica Mbanefo; former Minister for Interior Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho; CEO Nigeria Stock Exchange Oscar Onyeama; SG Of Abuja MOU Mrs. Mfon Ekong Usoro; Chairman of ENL Consortium Princess Vicky Haastrup; CEO of Oceanserve Logistics Mrs. CFO Ezenwa; Premier DG of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping Mrs. Ify Àkerele and Chairman of the Nigeria Ship Owners Forum Mrs. Margaret Orakwusi, among others.