The Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) has announced that it will honour Sylvester Othuke Egede with the prestigious Lifetime Award in Global Trade Facilitation for his outstanding service and exceptional contributions to trade facilitation and maritime development.
The award will be presented to Egede at the AMJON Annual Conference, scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos.
Egede’s remarkable career spans over three decades, with notable positions including Assistant General Manager in the Managing Director’s Division at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
He has demonstrated exceptional professionalism and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving traffic gridlocks on Lagos Ports access roads.
Similarly, his efforts have led to improved traffic management, contributing to year-on-year growth in exports and Nigeria’s national trade surplus in 2024. He has also held various positions, including Port Manager at Tin Can Island Port Complex, Traffic Manager at Rivers Port, and Personal Assistant of Operations to the Executive Director, Marine and Operations.
As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and a member of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Egede’s expertise and dedication to the maritime industry are well-recognised.
“This award is a testament to Egede’s dedication and expertise in maritime development and trade facilitation,” AMJON stated, congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition and expressing optimism for his continued contributions to the industry.
