Navigate Towards a Bright Future: Expert Advice on Maritime Careers for Students
Steen Knudsen, Terminal Manager of APM Terminals Apapa, commended the students for their participation and emphasized the importance of curiosity and openness to new opportunities.
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Federik Klinke, the Country Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, recently engaged secondary school students in a career seminar at APM Terminals Apapa, Lagos, urging them to consider maritime careers as lucrative opportunities for their future.
The seminar, held as part of activities commemorating the 2024 Children’s Day, aimed to spark interest among students in the maritime industry. Klinke emphasized the abundance of career prospects within the sector and encouraged students to embrace hard work and diligence in pursuing their aspirations.
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Steen Knudsen, Terminal Manager of APM Terminals Apapa, commended the students for their participation and emphasized the importance of curiosity and openness to new opportunities.
Olaitan Williams, President of Ocean Ambassadors Foundation (OAF), expressed gratitude to APM Terminals for their support and highlighted Nigeria's vast coastline as a potential source of millions of jobs for students.
Speakers at the event, including logistics expert Ibrahim Adepoju, entrepreneur Achenyo Obaro, and ship surveyor Albert Akerele, provided insights into various career paths within the maritime sector, inspiring students to explore opportunities ranging from maritime law to environmental sustainability.
The seminar concluded with a tour of the terminal, where students witnessed cargo handling operations firsthand and expressed appreciation to APM Terminals for hosting the event.
Themed 'Blue Talents School-to-Sea Program,' the seminar aimed to empower students to pursue rewarding careers in the maritime industry, fostering collaboration between industry stakeholders and educational institutions in nurturing future maritime leaders.
