The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has charged members to double efforts for the year 2025, and ensure growth of the sector through developmental journalism.
MARAN President, Godfrey Bivbere, gave the charge at the associations end-of-year thanksgiving service on Thursday in Lagos.
The event was organided to express gratitude to God for his blessings in protecting members throughout year 2024 and for elevating MARAN to new heights.
Speaking at the event which coincided with the association’s end of the year General meeting, Bivbere acknowledged that the association had a good run in the year 2024, acknowledging heights attained by his members through the help of God and maritime stakeholders.
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“As fourth estates of the realm and critical stakeholders in the Marine and Blue Economy, members need to double their efforts for the year 2025, and ensure growth of the sector through developmental journalism,” he said
A significant highlight of the gathering was the presence of a clergy, Pastor Ezekiel Vincent, who offered prayers on behalf of all MARAN members, their families, and stakeholders.
Ezekiel commended MARAN for acknowledging God for taking the association to the height it was today, stressing that thanksgiving was a key to opening of future opens.
The celebration included a musical interlude, during which members danced and enjoyed refreshments in a spirit of thankfulness.
