Nigeria’ Sea Empowerment Research Centre Joins UN Backed Ghana Ocean Centres
By Francis Ugwoke
Nigeria’s Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC), has formally been admitted as a member of Ocean Centres Ghana, an organization that has the backing of the United Nations, UN Global Compact Network Ghana and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
The group’s admission was conveyed in a letter dated October 30, 2025, and signed by Nana Kwabena Boakye-Boampong, Country Lead, Ocean Centres Ghana, UN Global Compact Network Ghana.
Part of the letter received by the Head of Research, SEREC, Dr. Eugene Nweke, reads, “it is with great pleasure that I confirm the Sea Empowerment Research Centre’s enrolment as an official MEMBER of Ocean Centres Ghana. We are delighted to welcome you to this multi-stakeholder collaboration platform, established through a partnership between the UN Global Compact and Lloyd’s Register Foundation”.
SEREC was told that as a member, the organisation will have access to:
● Opportunities to contribute to and influence high-level dialogues shaping safer, more sustainable ocean economies in our four Action Areas: Shipping & Ports, Fishing & Aquaculture, Offshore Renewables, and Finance & Investment;
● Invitations to 10 targeted workshops (8 in-country and 2 cross-country);
● A national network that facilitates the co-creation of innovative projects tailored to local priorities and sector needs;
● Spaces to engage with national and international peers, experts, and stakeholders;
● Guidance and tools to integrate safety and sustainability into your operations — enhancing alignment with global best practices and appeal to responsible investors or sponsors”.
According to the letter, the Ghana agency added that in the coming months, it will organise a series of workshops, some held in person in a hybrid format and others fully online, ensuring that all members can participate.
“When unable to attend the in-person sessions, members will always have the option to join online. As a next step, we invite you to take an active role in these workshops — contributing case studies, experiences, questions, insights, and any barriers you have identified in relation to safety challenges within the four Action Areas mentioned above”.
Elated Nweke in his reaction said he is happy that the enrolment of his organization in Ocean Centres Ghana has been confirmed.
He said that SEREC will use the opportunity of the admission for the good of Nigeria and West African subregion in promoting freight forwarding practice and trade facilitation.
Nigeria’s Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC), has formally been admitted as a member of Ocean Centres Ghana, an organization that has the backing of the United Nations, UN Global Compact Network Ghana and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
The group’s admission was conveyed in a letter dated October 30, 2025, and signed by Nana Kwabena Boakye-Boampong, Country Lead, Ocean Centres Ghana, UN Global Compact Network Ghana.
Part of the letter received by the Head of Research, SEREC, Dr. Eugene Nweke, reads, “it is with great pleasure that I confirm the Sea Empowerment Research Centre’s enrolment as an official MEMBER of Ocean Centres Ghana. We are delighted to welcome you to this multi-stakeholder collaboration platform, established through a partnership between the UN Global Compact and Lloyd’s Register Foundation”.
SEREC was told that as a member, the organisation will have access to:
● Opportunities to contribute to and influence high-level dialogues shaping safer, more sustainable ocean economies in our four Action Areas: Shipping & Ports, Fishing & Aquaculture, Offshore Renewables, and Finance & Investment;
● Invitations to 10 targeted workshops (8 in-country and 2 cross-country);
● A national network that facilitates the co-creation of innovative projects tailored to local priorities and sector needs;
● Spaces to engage with national and international peers, experts, and stakeholders;
● Guidance and tools to integrate safety and sustainability into your operations — enhancing alignment with global best practices and appeal to responsible investors or sponsors”.
According to the letter, the Ghana agency added that in the coming months, it will organise a series of workshops, some held in person in a hybrid format and others fully online, ensuring that all members can participate.
“When unable to attend the in-person sessions, members will always have the option to join online. As a next step, we invite you to take an active role in these workshops — contributing case studies, experiences, questions, insights, and any barriers you have identified in relation to safety challenges within the four Action Areas mentioned above”.
Elated Nweke in his reaction said he is happy that the enrolment of his organization in Ocean Centres Ghana has been confirmed.
He said that SEREC will use the opportunity of the admission for the good of Nigeria and West African subregion in promoting freight forwarding practice and trade facilitation.
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