By Steve Agbota
SIFAX Group has been honoured with the gender inclusion award at the just-concluded 2025 Women in Maritime and Shipping Conference, organised by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping.
The award, presented in Lagos, lauds the company’s strides in promoting gender inclusion within the maritime industry.
“This award recognises the outstanding efforts of SIFAX Group in driving gender inclusivity in maritime space. Their leadership, support and practical initiatives continue to open doors for women across various levels of the industry,” said the Director-General of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, Mrs. Vivian Chimezie-Azubuike during the presentation.
Receiving the award on behalf of the company, Ololade Dawodu, Head of Clearing and Forwarding at Ports & Cargo Handling Services (a subsidiary of SIFAX Group), expressed gratitude to the organizers and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to gender equity.
“We sincerely appreciate the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping for this honour. We will continue to champion initiatives that give women equal opportunities to grow and thrive in the maritime sector,” she said.
The event featured a lineup of esteemed speakers and stakeholders from both national and international maritime bodies.
SIFAX Group was also specially featured during the conference, with segments highlighting the company’s policies, impact stories, and initiatives that continue to empower women in the sector.