It’s all glitz and glamour as the Face of Maritime International (FOMI), a maritime industry pageantry celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a Grand Finale event held on Friday, October 3, 2025 in Lagos.
With the theme “A Decade of Vision, Creativity, Resilience & Impacts”, the landmark celebration spotlighted FOMI’s remarkable journey and its contributions to gender advocacy in the maritime sector over the past ten years.
According to the organisers, the prestigious event hosted at Villa Angelia Hotel, Falomo-Ikoyi, Lagos, began with the red-carpet at 3:00 pm, followed by the main programme at 4:00 pm.
The 10th Anniversary, they explained, goes beyond a celebration of accomplishments. It is also designed to highlight FOMI’s resilience, innovation, and impact on maritime career awareness, women empowerment, and youth inclusion in the sector.
Since its inception, FOMI has positioned itself as a pioneering platform that bridges the gap between the maritime industry and young people, especially women, by creating avenues for exposure, mentorship, and opportunities in the sector.
The anniversary attracted dignitaries, maritime stakeholders, government officials, partners, and friends of the initiative, all of whom have played vital roles in its decade-long success.
The organisers further noted that the Grand Finale provided a space for reflection on past achievements, while also casting a vision for the next decade of maritime advocacy and innovation.
As part of the evening, VIP guests enjoyed an exclusive experience carefully curated to reflect the elegance and prestige of the occasion.
FOMI organisation described the 10th Anniversary milestone as both symbolic and forward-looking, reaffirming its commitment to advancing maritime opportunities in Nigeria and across Africa.
