Seafaring: Nigeria’s maritime manpower fading, ASA warns

Tribuneonlineng | 13-11-2025 01:13pm |

•May face 96,000 shortfall by 2026 An indigenous shipping operator and President of the African Shipowners Association (ASA), Capt. Ladi Olubowale, has stated that Nigeria’s maritime manpower is fading, as between 2015 and 2023, the number of active Nigerian seafarers dropped by nearly 40 percent. In a paper presentation titled: ‘Nigeria’s Shipping Carriage Gaps, CVFF

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.