MARAN Celebrates Prince Olayiwola Shittu at 75
Nifemi Coker
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has paid tribute to one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s maritime industry, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, as he marks his 75th birthday.
In a statement signed by MARAN’s President, Godfrey Bivbere, on Wednesday, the association lauded Shittu’s his visionary leadership and selfless service to the nation’s maritime community.
“Prince Shittu’s name has become synonymous with integrity, courage, and innovation — qualities that have defined his long and impactful career as a customs broker and industry leader.
“As former President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Prince Shittu is widely credited with repositioning the association and restoring its dignity, unity, and relevance during his transformative eight-year tenure.
“Under his leadership, ANLCA evolved from a fragmented professional body into a formidable voice in maritime advocacy, promoting the welfare of customs brokers while fostering collaboration with government agencies and terminal operators,” part if the statement reads.
Recalling Shittu’s tenure as the helmsman of ANLCA, it added that the association witnessed groundbreaking initiatives that improved professional standards and strengthened compliance within the freight forwarding sector.
“Beyond his role in ANLCA, Prince Shittu has been a consistent voice for industry reforms aimed at improving trade facilitation, reducing bottlenecks, and enhancing operational efficiency at Nigeria’s ports.
“MARAN commends his mentorship of younger professionals, noting that many of today’s successful customs brokers and freight forwarders owe their growth to his guidance and encouragement.
“Prince Shittu’s leadership style is rooted in fairness, vision, and the courage to make tough decisions,” the statement added. “He built bridges across divides, uniting professionals under a common goal of progress and respectability,” part of the statement read.
As he turns 75, MARAN expressed profound appreciation for his unwavering support to the association and the media community, describing him as a friend of the press who has always valued truthful and balanced reportage.
The association prayed for continued health, wisdom, and strength for Prince Shittu, wishing him many more years of impactful service to the maritime industry and humanity at large.
“Prince Olayiwola Shittu remains a beacon of excellence whose footprints will continue to inspire generations of maritime professionals.”
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