The Management of Platforms Communications, a leading media company in the Nigerian maritime sector has congratulated and felicitated with Mrs. Bolanle Olufunmilayo Olotu, the retired Assistant General Manager, Tariff & Billing of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and immediate past Port Manager of Lagos Port Complex, Apapa for being honoured will an Award as the Most Outstanding Woman in Ports Operations at an event held recently in Lagos.
Picture of Mr and Mrs Olotu at the WIME event in Lagos recently
In its message of felicitation, the Chief Executive Officer of Platforms Communications, Mr Sylvanus Obasi stated that “It’s note worthy that although she is retired, Mrs Olotu’s giant strides in the Nigerian Maritime space, keep receiving acknowledgments and compliments”.
Picture of Mrs Olotu and Mrs Jean Chiazor-Anishere, SAN at the WIME event in Lagos recently
He added that the new award is a confirmation of her sterling performance and brilliant contributions to the development of efficient and effective port systems in Nigeria.
Picture of Mrs Olotu being congratulated by other women at the WIME event in Lagos recently
Meanwhile, PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that in her acceptance speech after receiving the award, Mrs Olotu charged women not to use their gender as an excuse to underperform in any position they found themselves.
Mrs Olotu pose for a group photo with other women at the WIME event in Lagos recently
The event was graced by Maritime and Energy doyennes including Mrs. Jean Chiazor Anishere (SAN); Dr. Mrs. Odunayo Ani, the newly elected WISTA President; Ms. Vivian Azubuike, DG Chamber of Shipping; Mrs. Tosan Edodo-Emore, a Maritime Lawyer; Mrs. Rollens Macfoy, WIMA President, among others.
