She made the call when she played host to a selection of primary and secondary school students nurtured by Ocean Ambassadors Foundation as future leaders in the Nigerian Maritime sector.
Braimah explained, while emphasising the importance of choosing a career in the emerging maritime industry, harped on girl child education in the hugely male-dominated marine resources environment
During the guided boat cruise with the children through the CMS Marina and Apapa waterfronts, the NIWA boss said life on the water is exciting and worth studying, adding that she would continue to support and monitor the academic progress of the students.
“I will encourage you all beyond just participating in maritime debates and quiz programme, to take to maritime studies either as an engineer, lawyer, environmentalist, ship captain, hydrographer and many other career options in the industry as the future looks brighter towards bigger international trade ecosystem through the ocean and maritime domains,” she explained.
On her part, the Founder, Ocean Ambassadors Foundation, Mrs. Violet Williams, appreciated the area manager for her support and encouragement to the foundation, particularly to the young lads.
She said the foundation is determined to capture them young for a professional career in the maritime industry and looks forward to more collaboration in the future education and exposure of these young lads, particularly the girl child education in maritime studies.
