Maritime stakeholders have stressed the need for targeted training of dockworkers and workforce development to prepare workers for emerging technologies and sustainable port operations.
Stakeholders also stated that dockworkers are an integral part of Nigeria’s transition to greener ports. This formed the thrust of discussions on Thursday in Lagos during the 2026 Dockworkers Day organised by the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria.
The event was themed “Green Ports: Sustainable Practices for Dockworkers”. In his keynote address, the President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, Aminu Umar, said the success of green and smart ports depends largely on the readiness of the workforce.
Umar, who was represented at the event by the Chamber’s Director-General, Mrs Vivian Chimezie-Azubuike, emphasised the importance of a comprehensive needs assessment to determine the number of dockworkers requiring training and the specific skills needed to improve productivity and adapt to technological changes.
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