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TOP MARITIME WOMEN IN NIGERIA Ifeoma Adanma Ezedinma Ifeoma was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, and is the second of seven children of the late Professor and Mrs. F. O. C. Ezedinma. She started her education at the University Primary School, Nsukka, and we n t o n t o Fe d e ra l Government Girls' College, Gboko for her secondary education. After completing her secondary education, she went to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where she obtained a degree in English and Literary Studies in 1987. When she is done at the office, s h e e n j oy s re a d i n g a n d working with her hands, as she s p e n d s t i m e wo rk i n g o n embroidery, crochet and cross stitch. I feoma Adanma Ezedinma, joined the Nigerian Shippers Council in 1994 and is presently the Director, Regulatory Services. Her work experience within the Council cuts across several departments such as Human Resources, SERVICOM and Strategic Planning and Research. She is the member currently representing Nigerian Shippers Council on the Board of Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarders in Nigeria (CRFFN). Ifeoma is a member of several professional bodies such as International Multimodal Transport Association (IMMTA), American Academy of Project Management (AAPM), and Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Her work experience within the Council cuts across several departments such as Human Resources, SERVICOM and Strategic Planning and Research. She is the member currently representing Nigerian Shippers Council on the Board of Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarders in Nigeria (CRFFN). She holds a post graduate diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management as well as Master of Science (M.sc) degree in Maritime Studies (Shipping Management) from the World Maritime University Malmo, Sweden. Ships & Ports | 76