Study Visit in Lagos, Nigeria
Last week, Sophie Delair, Secretary General of Marine Care Association (MCA), travelled to Lagos, Nigeria, to meet with Umar Abubakar, CEO of African Circle Pollution Management Limited, and his team. This visit marked an important milestone as it was the first official visit since African Circle became a member of the Association.
During her stay, Sophie Delair had the opportunity to visit African Circle’s reception and waste management facilities, gaining valuable first-hand insight into their daily operations and the essential role they play in supporting sustainable maritime activities in the region. The visit highlighted both the challenges and opportunities linked to ship-generated waste management and once again demonstrated the crucial work carried out by Port Reception Facilities (PRFs) around the clock to protect the marine environment.
The trip also provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships within the local maritime ecosystem. Meetings were held with the Nigerian Ports Authority and XPO Marine Services Limited to introduce Marine Care Association AISBL, exchange perspectives on current industry developments, and discuss the importance of cooperation in advancing sustainable waste management solutions.
These productive discussions reinforced the importance of collaboration between ports, waste management operators, and industry stakeholders to address environmental challenges and support continuous improvement across the maritime sector.
Marine Care Association would like to warmly thank the entire African Circle team for the excellent organization of the visit and for the insightful exchanges throughout the week.
This year also marks a very special milestone: the 20th anniversary of African Circle’s membership within the Association. As one of the pioneering members of MCA, African Circle has played an important role in supporting the Association’s mission over the years. We sincerely thank them for their continued trust, commitment, and long-standing partnership.
We look forward to continuing this collaboration and strengthening our shared efforts towards a cleaner and more sustainable maritime industry.
