Merchant Marine Training Academy
4 Sep
The Registrar of the Merchant Marine Training Academy, Dr Mike Omonbude, has called for increased entrepreneurial activity within Nigeria’s maritime industry to unlock the sector’s potential for economic growth, job creation, and enhanced global trade competitiveness.
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