Following the uncertainties associated with the lingering nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and hardship across the country, the organizers of the 4th Annual Seminar of the Abuja Transport & Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), originally set for August 7, 2024, at the NICON Luxury Hotel in Abuja, have announced postponement of the programme.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Comrade Chidi Ugwu, the association stated that the new date for the annual event is now set for Thursday, October 3rd, 2024.
The group expressed regrets for any inconveniences the change may cause stakeholders in the transportation, aviation and blue economy sector.
According to the statement, the ATACA leadership was forced to shift the date for the seminar to ensure the safety of all the guests who would be attending the programme from across the country.
The statement emphasized that the rescheduling would allow for a more relevant discussions, reflecting the evolving situations and its implications.
“Protests can create unsafe environments, potentially endangering participants and speakers, and transportation disruptions and venue accessibility may become issues which may potentially hinder attendance.
“Also, rescheduling allows for a more relevant discussions, reflecting the evolving situations and their implications, you never know, many potential attendees may be involved in working to end the protests, making it difficult for them to participate on the original date hence the shift in date”.
The 4th edition of ATACA Seminar will focus on “Harnessing the Aviation, Railway, Marine and Blue Economy sectors for Sustainable Transportation in Nigeria”.
The event is expected to attract participants from both public and private sectors, including industry leaders, professionals, policymakers and regulators across the country.
The seminar will provide a valuable platform for policy dialogue, and networking among participants, and aims to contribute to the development of sustainable transportation in Nigeria by harnessing the potential of various sectors including aviation, railway, marine and blue economy.
