My attendance at IMLI was made successful, thanks to you Nippon Foundation, and predicated that I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to you. As Civil Servant, the cost of paying for a masters’ degree was a far fetch dream for me, however, without exaggeration, the intervention of the Nippon Foundation was the realization of that dream. Coming to IMLI was beyond imagination because it opened my first international experience, especially in Maritime law. Studying at IMLI was the best experience ever. Before coming to IML, I did not know the importance of the maritime industry in the world. However, through your intervention leading to me being in IMLI, I came to realize the importance and impact maritime law have on the economy of the globe and the need to protect such valuable asset. However, this would never have existed without support and assistance from my able lecturers starting from the Director of the Institute, Professor David Joseph Attard, Professor Norman Martinez Gutiérrez, Ms. Elda Belja, Ms. Ramat Jalloh, and Ms. Lubis. As outstanding professionals, they possess vast knowledge of Maritime International Law and I mostly especially appreciate their management skills and the patience it took to see us through this course. I wish to express my appreciation to your structured and strategic ways of teaching. I will ever be grateful to you all. Keep the good work alive. Once again, on behalf of my humble self and my Government, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your commitment to making our vision so successful. As Coastal State it is the vision of my Government, to have a vibrant maritime sector and such vision cannot be realized without a trained or well-equipped human resources. So your generous contribution helped make that vision a reality by training their people in that area. As we continue to grow as a nation, please know that partnerships with you are vital. You are truly appreciated. Thank again.