Writers urged to promote inclusive maritime sector
Participants at the 6th Annual Maritime Writes Project Creative Writing Bootcamp were advised to promote Nigeria’s maritime sector as an industry that embr Read More: https://punchng.com/writers-urged-to-promote-inclusive-maritime-sector/
At the opening of the 2026 Maritime Writes Project Creative Writing Bootcamp, held at Apapa Port in Lagos, port officials encouraged participants to promote Nigeria's maritime and port industry as inclusive. Mr. Debo Lawal, the Port Manager of the Lagos Ports Complex, told attendees to showcase the growing presence of women in traditionally male-dominated maritime roles.
The bootcamp, themed "Voyages Through Chokepoints: Power, Passage and Life at Sea," gathered young writers, maritime stakeholders, academics, and mentors. Lawal highlighted that over a dozen women operate cranes at the port, and many more hold various roles. The Head of Faculty and Dean of Arts at Adeleke University, Prof. Adegbite Tobalase, urged participants to develop their voices and produce original works.
Mr. Akanbi Williams, a Director at the International Ocean Institute-Nigeria Centre, commended the initiative for merging creative writing with hands-on maritime experience. He advised participants to observe, listen, question, learn, and write, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in communicating maritime knowledge to a broader audience.
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