ICC AGM to focus on maritime trade

The International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICC Nigeria) has announced that its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, 31st July 2025, in Lagos, with a renewed focus on maritime trade and the organisation’s strategic direction for the years ahead.

According to ICC Nigeria’s Secretary-General, Olubunmi Osuntuyi, the AGM will provide a crucial platform for reflection, accountability, and forward planning, ensuring that the Chamber’s activities continue to align with the global mandate of the ICC—promoting international trade, responsible business conduct, and the rule of law.

“The AGM presents an important opportunity for reflection, accountability, and forward planning as we continue to align our activities with ICC’s global mandate,” Mrs. Osuntuyi said in an official statement.

Post-AGM Lecture to Spotlight Maritime Trade

A key feature of this year’s AGM will be the Post-AGM lecture, to be delivered by Mr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah, MON, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. His lecture, titled
‘Shipping and Maritime Trade: The Backbone of International Trade,’ is expected to offer deep insight into the critical role of maritime logistics in facilitating global commerce and shaping Nigeria’s economic future.

New Member Inductions and Strategic Presentations

The 2025 AGM will also include the formal induction of new members into ICC Nigeria. Among the new inductees are:

• OA&C Legal

• Summit Field

• Woodhall Capital Ltd

• Power Afric Energy Services

• Anaje Olumide Oke Akinkugbe

• Harris-Isa, Omoloju & Co.

• Optimus Bank Ltd

• Yakubu Maikasuwa

• Toki Mabogunje & Co.

• Premium Trust Bank

• ASL Business Solutions Ltd

• Providus Bank

• Fidelis Oditah & Co.

These additions reflect the Chamber’s continued growth and its expanding influence within Nigeria’s private sector and professional circles.

Other key highlights of the AGM include:

• Presentation of the 2024 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements

• Review of Nigeria’s participation in ICC Global Commissions and Taskforces

• Adoption of new strategic goals for the 2025–2026 period

• Elections into key leadership positions

Advancing Private Sector Priorities

As the Nigerian National Committee of the world’s largest business organisation, ICC Nigeria plays a pivotal role in advancing private sector interests across several domains, including trade, investment, arbitration, sustainability, and digital transformation.

The 26th AGM is expected to draw a distinguished gathering of ICC Nigeria members, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and development partners—all unified in their commitment to shaping the future of business in Nigeria and beyond.