Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Dr Akutah Pius, has reaffirmed the Council’s dedication to strengthening maritime judicial capacity, while appreciating the National Judicial Institute for its continuous assistance to the Council.
Dr. Akutah stated this during a courtesy visit to the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute, NJI, Hon. Justice Babatunde Adejumo, in Abuja, where he led a delegation of senior management staff of the Council.
According to the Executive Secretary/CEO, the visit was aimed to reinforce the long‑standing partnership between both institutions and ensuring that Nigeria’s judiciary remains well positioned to handle the growing complexities emerging within the maritime and Blue Economy activities.
He pointed out the significance of the NSC and NJI partnership which has spanned over three decades, stressing that as Nigeria aspires to expand its marine and blue economy, the role of a well- informed and forward looking judiciary cannot be overlooked.
The NSC Boss also made reference to the upcoming 2026 Maritime Seminar for judges, which will provide a platform for judges, arbitrators, and regulators to exchange ideas and advance maritime jurisprudence.
Earlier speaking, the NJI Administrator, Justice Babatunde Adejumo, welcomed the NSC team, praising the cordial and productive collaboration that has existed for over three decades.
He further advocated for the extension of NSC‑organised training programmes to court registrars, describing them as essential to the efficiency of judicial processes. He also reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to supporting both current and future NSC initiatives.
The meeting ended with a shared commitment to promote judicial education, improve maritime dispute resolution, and contribute to national economic growth through stronger regulatory and adjudicatory frameworks.
