Country CEO, APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke with President, Ocean Ambassadors Foundation (OAF), Olaitan Williams (both in the middle) and some secondary school students who participated in the ‘Blue Talents School-to-Sea Program’ organised by APM Terminals Apapa and OAF to mark the 2024 Children’s Day in Apapa, Lagos, on Thursday. The Country Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke has encouraged secondary school students to take interest in the maritime sector with a view to building rewarding careers in the sector. Klinke, while speaking at APM Terminals Apapa, Lagos on Thursday during a career seminar on the maritime industry, as part of activities marking the 2024 Children’s Day, said the industry offers exciting career opportunities for the future generation.
He encouraged the students to embrace hard work and diligence. He said APM Terminals hosted the career summit as its own contribution in grooming the next generation of maritime professionals “who would run this sector efficiently, ensuring its contribution to the national economy”. Also speaking, the Terminal Manager of APM Terminals Apapa, Steen Knudsen, commended the students for visiting the terminal and participating in the career summit.
He said APM Terminals has a high number of female workers despite the fact that the maritime industry has traditionally beenmale dominated. He encouraged the students to “be curious, open to opportunities, and not be afraid to tr.
