Press Release – Page 7 – Shipping World News Magazine

Jun62021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Apapa Gridlock: NPA , Lagos Govt Collaborate to bring Relief to Port Access Roads

Determined to put an end to the intractable traffic by in gridlock on the access roads leading to the country's two busiest ports in Apapa, the management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) led by its Acting Managing Director, Mr. Muhammed Bello-Koko on Saturday met with the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to adopt stronger measures to curb corrupt practices and alleged extortion of truck drivers by traffic and security operatives along the Lagos Ports corridor. The NPA boss alongside the Executive Director Marine and Operations, other management staff, including Port Managers of Lagos Ports Complex and Tin Can Island Port Complex, Managing Directors of Apapa Bulk Terminal and Dangote Port Operations among other stakeholders, held a meeting with Mr. Governor and ...

Jun12021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Isah Mustapha reelected Guild President

Politics, Press Release

A new Executive Committee to pilot the affairs of the Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE, for the next two years has emerged. This is the outcome of the Guild's 2021 Convention held at the Tahir Guest Palace Hotel, Kano on Monday, May 30, 2021. In a keenly contested election, devoid of acrimony and rancour, in which 241 delegates from various parts of the country voted, the incumbent President, Mustapha Isah was returned. Below are the details: 1). President Mustapha Isah - 176 votes; Victoria Ibanga - 54 votes. 2). Deputy President Ali M Ali - Unopposed 3). VP, East Samuel Egbala - 132 votes; Sheddy Ozoene - 88 votes. 4). VP, West Bolaji Adebiyi - 151 votes; Ken Ogbechie - 80 votes. 5). VP, North Habibi Nuhu - Unopposed. 6). General Secretary Iyobosa Uwugiaren -...

May282021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Niger state boat mishap: A national tragedy says Atbowaton.

News Feature, Press Release

The malele, Niger state boat mishap in which about 76 persons died and still counting, has been described as a national tragedy and embrassment by Mr Gani Tarzan Balogun President, Association of Tourist Boat Operators and water Transporters of Nigeria ( atbowaton). Mr Balogun who decried the very poor response and attention to the national tragedy by both federal and state governments, noted that the recent mishap was not the first on that water route, adding no serious attention has been paid to dredge and remove wreck from the malele kebbi Waterways. " I can't understand it, the usual blame game against water transporters and boat operators. The stereotype and the often rush to call boat operators names without due investigation to find out if overloading and sundry operational fa...

May202021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

SWAIMS PARTNERS NPA ON MARITIME SECURITY AND SAFETY

Maritime, Press Release

Maritime security experts under the aegis of the ‘’Support for West African Maritime Security’’ (SWAIMS), has pledged to partner the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to address maritime security and safety within the country's waters. The group, affiliated to the European Union, provides support to ECOWAS Countries and Mauritania in the drive to fight against piracy and related crimes in the sub-region offered its technical assistance on the anti-piracy and nautical security services, among others. The SWAIMS team on a working visit to the Authority's head office in Marina Lagos, identified electronic management control, deepening of International Ships and Ports Facility Security ISPS Code compliance and sustenance, security surveillance and deterrence as critical areas of concern. Th...

May142021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Electronic Voting Will Ensure Rancour-free Elections In Nigeria, Says Gov Diri *INC Warns Secessionists

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the hitch-free conduct of the recent Ijaw National Congress (INC) election indicated that Nigeria can hold rancour-free national elections. Governor Diri stated this on Friday during the inauguration of the new INC leadership at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa. He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adopt electronic voting to avoid conflicts during elections. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, noted that the failure of the country's electoral body to adopt e-voting has led to politicisation of revered state institutions and disrespect to such institutions. The governor also said that the adoption of e-voting would provide an opportunity for Nigerians in the Diaspora to choo...

Mar262021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

PREMATURE RE-APPOINTMENT OF HADIZA BALA USMAN AS MD, NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY : MARITIME STAKEHOLDERS DRAG BUHARI TO COURT

Maritime, Port News, Press Release

Following a seeming disregard for the statutory provisions of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Act, a group of concerned Maritime stakeholders have dragged President Muhammadu Buhari to court over the premature extension of the tenure of Ms Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of the NPA. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had on January 21, 2021, through his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, announced the reappointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of the NPA for another five years, six clear months before the expiration of her initial tenure. The stakeholders who argued that the President’s action was in contravention of the statutory provisions of the NPA Act and the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, had earlier in an Open Letter to ...

Mar202021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Udom Counsels Bayelsa Cabinet Members on Performance

Press Release

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has charged members of the Bayelsa State Executive Council on performance to enable the state government impact positively on the people. Speaking as a guest on the third day of the Bayelsa cabinet retreat at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Governor Emmanuel said in order for his colleague-governor to succeed, members of the executive council must play a very crucial part. He stressed that history would demand an account of stewardship from leaders at various levels and lauded the Bayelsa government for the holding the retreat as it is necessary for service delivery. The Akwa Ibom governor urged the participants to put the knowledge gathered into practice, stressing the need for loyalty and love for the state, ...

Mar192021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

NIWA, NPA, NIMASA CLAMP DOWN ON ILLEGAL BARGE OPERATORS

Maritime, Press Release

Federal maritime agencies Committee on activities of barge operations on lagos Waterways, has clamped down on illegal barge and jetty Operators around the kirikiri light Terminal notorious as hide outs for deviant elements. In a show of massive enforcement led by Operatives and security officers from National Inland Waterways waterways Authority, Nigerian Ports Authority and NIMASA, the team sealed up illegal jetties, load bays and impounded tug boats without approved certifications along the very busy channel. Barges seen wrongly anchored and obstructing visibility on the channel were immediately compelled to move out of the right of way and find better access and approved access to operate. The action of the task force on Thursday which took most barge operators and illegal jett...

Mar52021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Justice, Equity Will End Self-determination Clamour – Gov. Diri

News Feature, Press Release

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, says only justice and equity for every section of Nigeria would bring to an end the clamour for self-determination in the country. Senator Diri stated this on Friday when members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its president, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, said the governor expressed concern over the level of insecurity in some parts of the country, describing it as alarming. His words: "The current spate of insecurity in the country is alarming. And, of course, Nigeria has no reason to disintegrate. "What we need is equity and justice. As long as we practice injustice, inequitable distribution of resources and if we ...

Mar42021 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Okowa seeks partnership with NIMASA in maritime

Maritime, Press Release

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday said the State Government would partner Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to develop the state's maritime potential. Okowa stated this when the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh and his management team visited him at Government House, Asaba. He commended the management of the agency for reaching out to stakeholders in the littoral states in its determination to develop the maritime sector. He said that the take-off of the Maritime University in Okerenkoko had brought peace to the Niger Delta and pledged the support of the state government to the growth and development of the university. The governor acknowledged that NIMASA has done well in Delta, but needed to do more to enable the stat...