Development Seminar (SEDS) 2024: Building Capacity and Entrepreneurial Spirit Among Nigerian Students
Development Seminar (SEDS) 2024: Building Capacity and Entrepreneurial Spirit Among Nigerian Students
The Chairman/event moderator, Chief (Dr.) Eugene Nweke, the Head Of research @ Sea Empowerment & Research Center, and a former National President of NAGAFF presenting the award of the MOST FEARLESS JOURNALIST of the year, 2024 to High Chief Innocent Chukwu, the Publisher of Tentacle Magazine at the News Emperor magazine’s seminar with the theme, ‘Students’Entrepreneurial Development Seminar SEDS 2024″, which took place on , June 27 2024, at the Rockview Hotel Apapa, Lagos.
By Frank Odinukaeze
The 2024 maiden edition of the Students Entrepreneurial Development Seminar (SEDS) convened at the Rockview Hotel in Apapa, Lagos, on Thursday, June 27th. The seminar, organized by News Emperor Magazine, aimed to revolutionize the marine and blue economy sector by fostering entrepreneurship among Nigerian maritime students.
Theme: “Building Capacity and Entrepreneurial Spirit Among Nigerian Students To Harness The Potentials of Marine and Blue Economy”
The theme underscored the urgent need for diversification in Nigeria’s economy, moving beyond heavy reliance on oil production. While Nigeria ranks sixth globally in oil production, attention has shifted toward exploring other economic avenues, particularly the abundant marine and blue economy resources.
Nigeria’s Maritime Potential
Nigeria boasts an extensive coastline of approximately 852 kilometers along the Atlantic Ocean in the Gulf of Guinea (GOG). Its maritime area spans over 46,000 square kilometers, encompassing mangroves, swamps, creeks, coastal rivers, bays, and offshore waters. Eleven coastal states – including Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo, Imo, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Rivers – share this coastline.
High Chief Innocent Chukwu, the publisher/Editor-iIn-Chief of Tentacle Magazine, poses with plaque after receiving the News Emperor magazine’s Personality/Role Model Award as the MOST FEARLESS JOURNALIST of the year, 2024 at the Maiden edition of News Emperor magazine’s Students’Entrepreneurial Development Seminar SEDS,2024 held at Rockview Hotel Apapa, Lagos on Thursday June 27,2024.
Despite these abundant resources, Nigeria has yet to fully tap into its maritime potential. The marine and blue economy sector remains largely untapped, hindering economic growth and development.
Empowering Nigerian Youths
Pastor Ambrose Obioma Kindness Okehi emphasized the importance of capacity building and entrepreneurial spirit among Nigerian youths. He urged participants to embrace a changed mindset, develop interest, and seize the entrepreneurial opportunities within the marine and blue economy. By doing so, they can become viable contributors to the nation’s economic prosperity.
The seminar featured guest speakers who delved into various aspects of entrepreneurship, marine resource utilization, and sustainable practices. Attendees left inspired and equipped to play an active role in shaping Nigeria’s maritime future.
As the SEDS concluded, participants expressed optimism about the transformative impact of entrepreneurship on Nigeria’s blue economy. The event marked a significant step toward harnessing the potentials of the marine sector and empowering the next generation of maritime leaders.
High point of the event was the presentation of awards to some deserving personalities among which include High Chief Innocent Chukwu,the publisher,Tenacles Magazine ,who was awarded
the most ” FEARLESS” Journalist of the year, 2024.
