Igbo people are blessed from heaven Igbo Naval Officer, Lt. David Okafor, Shines as Judge in International Ship Design Competition

Igbo people are blessed from heaven 
Igbo Naval Officer, Lt. David Okafor, Shines as Judge in International Ship Design Competition

Lieutenant David Chukwudera Okafor, a Nigerian Naval Officer from Ogbunike, Anambra State, has been selected as a judge for the 2023-2024 International Ship Design Competition. He will design a RoPax ferry for the Niger River, accommodating 150-200 passengers, cargo, and 15-20 vehicles, to improve safety. The competition, organized by the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association, aims to reduce ferry fatalities globally. Okafor, with over a decade of experience, excels in ship design and marine project management. He holds degrees from SUNY Maritime College, University of Hull, and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Strathclyde. Okafor, celebrated in Igboland, balances his career with family life and is committed to environmental sustainability.