{"id":86831,"date":"2025-09-26T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambia-maritime-sector-boosted-by-wmu-alumni-chapter"},"modified":"2025-09-26T19:45:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T19:45:46","slug":"gambia-maritime-sector-boosted-by-wmu-alumni-chapter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambia-maritime-sector-boosted-by-wmu-alumni-chapter","title":{"rendered":"Gambia Maritime Sector Boosted by WMU Alumni Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambian maritime sector received a significant boost with the official launch of the World Maritime University (WMU) Alumni Association Gambia Chapter, a milestone celebrated by maritime professionals across the country.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Essa Wally, the first Gambian to serve as President of the Federation of ECOWAS Customs Brokers Association (FELCBA) and current President of the Association of Clearing, Customs and Forwarding Agents (ACCFA), was the special guest of honor at the launch. He hailed the occasion as a pivotal step in strengthening the nation\u2019s maritime industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am delighted to be part of the official launch of the WMU Alumni Association Gambia Chapter,\u201d Mr. Wally said, emphasizing that the chapter will serve as a critical platform for knowledge sharing, professional development, and advocacy for Gambian maritime professionals both nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Wally highlighted the chapter\u2019s core roles: advancing maritime education, fostering networking and collaboration among alumni, industry stakeholders, and government agencies, and representing Gambian maritime interests on global platforms. He urged members to leverage their expertise, mentor future generations, and foster partnerships that will promote trade facilitation, operational efficiency, and economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>He further noted the collaboration potential between the WMU Alumni Association, shipping lines, shipping agents, ACCFA, and FELCBA, describing it as vital to driving development in the maritime sector.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Mr. Wally commended the founding members for their dedication and urged them to continue elevating the association\u2019s reputation, ensuring it becomes a strong voice and a unifying platform for maritime professionals in The Gambia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Gambian maritime sector received a significant boost with the official launch of the World Maritime University (WMU) Alumni Association Gambia Chapter, a milestone celebrated by maritime professionals across the country. 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