The Price of a Dream: The Untold Story of Captain Romeo Itima
Though filmed over a decade ago, this documentary remains a timeless narrative of sacrifice, leadership, and the pursuit of national change. It’s not just Romeo’s story—it’s Nigeria’s story. It’s the story of every dreamer who dares to do the impossible
A Dream That Defied Borders. A Legacy That Demanded Sacrifice. The Price of a Dream is a powerful documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and tragic loss of Captain Romeo Itima, a visionary Nigerian entrepreneur, patriot, and maritime pioneer. Born into the Ijaw tribe in the heart of the Niger Delta, Romeo’s journey began with little more than grit, ambition, and a sense of duty to his people. From immigrant to captain, from captain to national force—this film captures the pivotal moments that defined his pursuit of purpose.
A Dream That Defied Borders. A Legacy That Demanded Sacrifice.
The Price of a Dream is a powerful documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and tragic loss of Captain Romeo Itima, a visionary Nigerian entrepreneur, patriot, and maritime pioneer. Born into the Ijaw tribe in the heart of the Niger Delta, Romeo’s journey began with little more than grit, ambition, and a sense of duty to his people.
From immigrant to captain, from captain to national force—this film captures the pivotal moments that defined his pursuit of purpose.
A Legacy Built on Courage and Conviction
Produced in 2014, before the full story of Global West surfaced, The Price of a Dream offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of the man who dared to clean Nigeria’s lawless waterways—risking everything in the process.
Captain Romeo Itima returned to Nigeria after a successful maritime career in the U.S., determined to bring order and integrity to a failing system. Through Global West Vessel Specialists Limited, a privately run security firm, he accomplished what few believed possible—disrupting piracy, reducing oil theft, and challenging deep-seated corruption.
But progress came at a cost.
A Story That Still Echoes Today
Romeo’s death during a routine mission remains shrouded in mystery. His absence is a silence felt not just by his family and community, but by a nation still grappling with the very issues he fought to reform.
For entrepreneurs, his story is a blueprint of bold vision.
For Nigerians, it’s a call to reclaim what is ours.
For Africans in the diaspora, it’s a reminder of what’s possible when we return and build.
