Today marks a defining moment in Nigeria’s transport and logistics landscape as The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Calabar Branch, convenes a high-level Capacity Building Workshop focused on unlocking coastal maritime trade across the Gulf of Guinea. Held in collaboration with the Cross River State Ministry of Transport, CALCOCIMA, and CILT Next Generation, this strategic gathering brings together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and maritime professionals to address one of Africa’s most critical economic frontiers regional trade integration through efficient maritime systems. THEME: Promoting Coastal Maritime Trade with Littoral Countries Along the Gulf of Guinea This workshop is designed to deepen discourse and drive actionable outcomes across multimodal transport systems Air, Sea, Land, Pipeline, and Rail positioning Cross River State as a gateway for regional commerce. Host Leadership & Dignitaries: The event is hosted under the distinguished leadership of Her Excellency’s administration, with the strong support of: His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu – Executive Governor, Cross River State Dr. Aniefiok Iton, FCILT – Chairman, CILT Calabar Branch (Convener) Boboye Oyeyemi, PhD – Former Corps Marshal, FRSC (Keynote Speaker) Pst. Ekpenyong Ene Cobham – Commissioner for Transportation, CRS Elder Eze I. Monday, PhD – Vice President East, CILT Kelly Ayamba, FCA – President, Calabar Chamber of Commerce Kingsley Ekwere, PhD – Rector, Marine & Ocean Academy Benson Success, MILT – National Chairman, CILT Next Gen`eration Ekine I. Alex – Port Manager, NPA Calabar Port EVENT DETAILS: Date: 6th – 7th May, 2026 Venue: Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar Registration Fee: ₦30,000 Contact: +234 803 677 2658 | +234 803 064 6418 | +234 806 084 4706 Email: ciltcrs@gmail.com WHY THIS MATTERS FOR INVESTORS: The Gulf of Guinea corridor represents a high-potential maritime trade zone with untapped logistics efficiencies. This workshop will: Identify investment opportunities in port infrastructure and coastal shipping Strengthen regional trade corridors under AfCFTA Address regulatory and operational bottlenecks Facilitate public-private partnerships in logistics and transport A Strategic Invitation As global trade continues to recalibrate, tomorrow’s event positions Cross River State and Nigeria at large as a competitive maritime hub. Investors, stakeholders, and partners are invited to engage, collaborate, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in Africa’s evolving logistics ecosystem. `````REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/raVY1APk7LHLGYkFA