The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC-RGT) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Osun State Governor Ademola Oyetola to expedite the inauguration of the Governing Council for the Corporate Social Responsibility Fund for Fisherfolk and Navigators (CRFFN), emphasising its strategic importance for sustainable maritime development and community empowerment. (mmsplusng.com)
In a statement released following recent federal appointments, SEREC also commended the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Board for its revamped leadership, noting that the new board has the potential to provide stronger regulatory oversight and drive reforms within Nigeria’s port economy. (mmsplusng.com)
SEREC highlighted that a fully functional CRFFN Governing Council is critical to ensuring that the fund’s mission — which includes supporting fisherfolk welfare, improving maritime safety, and advancing coastal community livelihoods — is implemented with transparency and accountability. The organisation said that delays in inaugurating the council have slowed momentum for several planned community-focused initiatives. (mmsplusng.com)
On the NSC Board appointments, SEREC praised the expertise and experience of the newly constituted leadership, noting that effective governance at the Shippers’ Council is essential for stabilising port charges, enhancing competitiveness, and improving stakeholder confidence within the maritime supply chain. The group stressed that coordination between regulatory agencies and industry actors should be strengthened to promote smoother cargo flows and greater economic inclusion. (mmsplusng.com)
SEREC reiterated its commitment to supporting policy reforms and institutional excellence across Nigeria’s maritime sector, advocating that strengthened governance structures will contribute to trade facilitation, job creation, and enhanced revenue mobilisation. (mmsplusng.com)
January 16, 2026 — Source: MMSPlusNG