Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), has announced that its 4th annual seminar would hold on October 3, 2024.
The association initially scheduled the seminar to hold on August 7, 2024 in Abuja.
However, the association in a statement issued Monday by its Chairman, Organising Committee, Chidi Ugwu, said the change in date was due to uncertainties associated with the lingering nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and hardship across the country.
The association, while expressing regrets for any inconveniences the change may cause stakeholders in the transportation, aviation and blue economy sector, however, noted that the rescheduling would allow for a more relevant discussions, reflecting the evolving situations and its implications.
He said: “ATACA leadership was forced to shift the date for the seminar to ensure the safety of all guests who would be attending the programme from across the country.
“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 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.”
Ugwu further explained that the 4th edition of ATACA Seminar would 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.”