Successful Completion of Ethics and Integrity Leadership Training for 22 Port State Control Officers in Lagos

On June 10th and 11th, 2024, 22 Port State Control Officers from West and Central Africa successfully completed the Ethics and Integrity Leadership Training in Lagos, Nigeria. This training, the first of its kind, was organized by the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for West and Central Africa Region (Abuja MoU) in collaboration with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).

Aligned with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Code of Good Practice for Port State Control Officers and the FAL Guidance, the training aimed to bolster adherence to laws, regulations, and standard operating procedures. The capacity-building exercise focused on promoting safer seas and cleaner oceans by minimizing activities that create vulnerability to corruption and encouraging stakeholders’ compliance with Codes of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The interactive workshop featured discussions on real-life cases and relatable port scenarios, highlighting corruption risks in port State Control functions and areas for improvement for both the public and private sectors. Emphasis was placed on the collective efforts needed to embed maximum integrity in the industry, ensuring that every port stakeholder is accountable, professional, and transparent to improve trade facilitation.