Abdulkadir Ahmed

“For us, it revolves around these three elements, and we believe 2025 was successful in terms of safety, asset availability, reliability, and how we supported our customers to efficiently deliver cargoes globally.”

“To be reliable, we manage assets that must be available at all times. Most importantly, we must deliver on our promises. By doing so, we create value. Shipping is an enabler — its safety, reliability, and value contribute to the success of the industries we support.”

“We are a coastal nation, and there is much we can achieve in the international maritime sector. But this requires coordinated efforts with that particular purpose in mind.”

“For us, the purpose of creating NSML was to domesticize international maritime skill sets locally so that Nigerians can participate actively in the sector.”

“Marine and blue economy is an untapped resource. Nigeria, with a population of over 250 million, and more than 50 percent under the age of 30, must tap into its youth population.”