ZAINAB JUNAID
In a bid to promote more female representation in the maritime industry, Women in Maritime Africa (WIMAfrica), held a strategic meeting with SIFAX Group on 12 November, 2024 at SIFAX headquarters.
The meeting focused on fostering mentorship, sponsorship, and skills development programs that will empower women to pursue and excel in maritime careers, where female representation remains below 1%.
While speaking, WIMAfrica delegation, led by Continental Vice President Mrs. Carolyn Ufere and Nigeria’s President Mrs. Rollens Macfoy, emphasized the need for corporate partnerships to expand access to training and professional networks for women.
The group sought SIFAX support for it’s upcoming conference in Lagos, themed “New Economy and Moving Forward for the Next Generation,” which seeks to inspire young women to explore maritime career paths like engineering and marine security.
In her remarks, SIFAX’s Coordinating Director, Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, expressed the Group’s commitment to gender inclusivity and highlighted the presence of women in leadership roles across its various sectors.
The collaboration between WIMAfrica and SIFAX Group marks a crucial move towards an inclusive future in Africa’s maritime industry.
