Bodies of water such as rivers, seas and oceans have been the womb that gave birth to many civilizations in the world and galvanized economic development; and if the seas and oceans around Africa are effectively harnessed, they could elevate Africa from its current economic anemia to lush and competitive heights among the world's other continents. This was what I understood about my mission, and it was also my vision and my state of mind when, by the grace of God and with gratitude to my African brothers and sisters of MOWCA, I assumed my functions as Secretary General of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa, which has 25 countries, (MOWCA) in December 2021.
Thus determined to give a new breath of oxygen to the Organization, which had been lethargic and almost comatose for at least ten years before my mandate, I could only get to work by making, within a year of taking office as Secretary General of the Organization, far-reaching fundamental changes which clearly showed a complete revival of the once moribund organization. This report offers a detailed account of some of those major innovations and radical changes that I introduced just within a year of taking...
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dialogue platform between shippers
and maritime carriers for the stabilization of freight rates
and the improvement of the quality of maritime transport services
(in Douala).
To promote
cooperation between ports to improve
port efficiency (in Lagos)
To promote shipping companies owned by nationals of the sub-region (in Cotonou)
Quality training for executives and professionals in the maritime and port sector within the MOWCA area
Quality training for executives and professionals in the maritime and port sector within the MOWCA area
Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa, Dr Paul Adalikwu has restated the relevance of climate prediction to safe navigation describing it as an...
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Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) , Dr. Paul Adalikwu has restated the capacity of the body to coordinate it’s member countries in W...
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Interferry Co-Hosts Lagos Ferry Safety Conference to Promote Maritime Safety in West and Central AfricaIn the next chapter of its FERRYSAFE project, Interferry, the association rep...
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On the 8th issue of Maritimafrica Mag, the editorial team had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of MOWCA, who granted them an exclusive interview....
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The Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr. Paul Adalikwu, has called for urgent protection of the ocean and stronger investment in t...
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The Secretary General of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr. Paul Adalikwu has called on African maritime nations to unite and act decisively to secur...
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African maritime bodies have been urged to strengthen collaboration to effectively tackle safety, security and environmental challenges facing the continent’s shipping sector.Addre...
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The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) Secretary General, Dr. Paul Adalikwu, has attributed Nigeria’s IMO Council victory to the country’s growing interest in...
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Dr. Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) has strengthened the organisation’s maritime capacity development drive through...
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Therefore it is more difficult to do enough for those who say they despise written Latin. in which this is the first time in which I wonder why the speech of their countrymen does...
Read moreEnhancing security protocols and surveillance to ensure safer waters for trade and transport across the region.
Promoting sustainable economic growth through maritime trade, fisheries management, and port development.
Preserving marine biodiversity, reducing pollution, and implementing sustainable practices for our oceans.
Discover the activities and events of MOWCA
