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 in MOWCA, I assumed my functions as Secretary General of the 25-country West and Central African Maritime Organization (MOWCA) in December 2021.
Thus determined to give a new breath of fresh air to the Organization, which had been lethargic and almost comatose for at least ten years before my tenure, I could only get to work in making, within a year of taking office as Secretary General of the Organization, far-reaching fundamental changes that clearly showed a complete revival of the once moribund organization. This report offers a detailed account of some of these major innovations and radical changes that I introduced just within a year of taking over the reins...
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
Maritime education and training institutions from Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast have agreed to deepen regional cooperation to strengthen the training of seafarers, harmonize curri...
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Dr Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of the West and Central African Maritime Organization (WCAMO), has revealed the organization's plans to hold an exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria, wh...
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared Nigeria's support for the collaborative exchange visit of the Ghana Regional Maritime University and the R...
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The Secretary General of the West and Central African Maritime Organization (WCAMO), Dr. Paul Adalikwu, has reaffirmed the organization's determination to bridge the entire maritim...
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Adalikwu's re-election, which followed the end of the 19th General Assembly of the organization held in Banjul, Gambia.His emergence was supported by the endorsement of the leaders...
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A new stage opens in regional maritime governance with the official assumption of office of Counsel Olimatou Danso Malang, Director General of the Gambia Maritime Administration, a...
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Re-elected unanimously at the 19th General Assembly in Banjul, Dr. Paul Adalikwu extends his mandate at the head of the West and Central African Maritime Organization (WOMAOC) for...
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The Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr. Paul Adalikwu, paid a strategic courtesy and working visit to the Honourable Minister of...
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Discover the special edition of Journal NG magazine, dedicated to Dr. Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of MOWCA, who has been named '2025 Africa's Most Influential Maritime Persona...
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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...
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
