NSC, NJI hold 17th International Maritime Seminar for judges

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council and the National Judicial Institute are set to jointly host the 17th International Maritime Seminar for Judges.

Mrs Rebecca Adamu, Assistant Director of Public Relations at the council, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.

According to the statement, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, will chair the seminar.

She also said that Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State would be the Special Guest of Honour.

Adamu noted that the Nigerian Shippers’ Council operates under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

She stated that the three-day seminar would take place in Abuja from Tuesday, July 9 to July 11.

“The objective of the seminar is to update the knowledge of participants on contemporary issues, particularly in International Maritime Law and Admiralty Practice as they impact Nigeria and the West African Sub-region.

“The participants include justices, judges, in-house counsel, legal practitioners and captains of the maritime industry,” Adamu said.