Lagos: The President of the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA), Mrs. Funke Agbor, SAN, has been re-elected into the Executive Council of the Comit© Maritime International (CMI) for another three-year term. The announcement was made by the Publicity Secretary of NMLA, Mrs. Omolola Ikwuagwu, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the election took place on May 18 during the General Assembly of the CMI in Tokyo, Japan. Ikwuagwu stated that Agbor’s re-election signifies a reaffirmation of the global maritime law community’s confidence in Nigeria and particularly in Agbor’s leadership and contributions. Agbor was first elected to the Council in 2022.
The NMLA delegation, led by Agbor, played a significant role in the 2025 CMI Assembly, where major resolutions, including the adoption of the Lex Maritima, were made. The Lex Maritima serves as a global guide on foundational principles of maritime law.
Ikwuagwu highlighted the NMLA’s commitment to advancing maritime law development in Nigeria. She affirmed the association’s role as the leading professional body for maritime legal practitioners and stakeholders in the country.
The association aims to continue representing Nigeria proudly within the Comit© Maritime International, serving as ambassadors for the nation’s maritime legal community.
