Peterside to Speak at International Bunker Conference

Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside would speak at the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Africa Bunker and Shipping Conference, scheduled for 5 – 7 September 2023. 

In a statement yesterday,  the much-anticipated conference will be hosted in Accra, Ghana, a significant maritime hub in West Africa.

The statement noted that the International Bunker Conference “is a prominent forum for players in the global bunker industry.”

According to the statement, about 500 industry experts and stakeholders from around the world are expected to attend this year’s conference.

It added that the organisers, IBIA, “is the voice of the global bunker industry and represents all stakeholders across the industry value chain.”

At the conference, the statement said Dakuku, a leading voice in the African maritime sector, would be sharing thoughts and ideas with industry experts, regulators, investors, operators, and policy makers. 

It said: “Dakuku will be speaking from a well informed background, having also been Chairman of the Association of Africa Maritime Administrations (AAMA), whilst holding the helm of affairs at NIMASA.

“During his term, Dakuku rejuvenated the maritime regulatory agency and made it one of the most admired among Ministries, Departments and Agencies( MDAs) in Nigeria. 

“A co-founder of Growth and Transformation Professionals, Africa’s foremost government relations and policy strategy consultancy firm, he brings to the conference a wealth of experience and expertise that promises to effectively examine the dynamics in the African maritime sector.

“Since leaving NIMASA, Dakuku has had several speaking engagements in many countries, within and outside Africa, where he shared his thoughts and processes with government officials, maritime operators, regulators, and investors.

“This year alone , he has been the lead speaker in maritime conferences in Kenya, Egypt, Singapore, and South Africa,” the statement explained.