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Nov122024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

IMO CATEGORY “C” ELECTION: Oyetola to Inaugurate Committee Today despite Public Outcry …..

Marine and Blue Economy Minister, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, will today in Abuja inaugurate a high powered ministerial committee as Nigeria pushes for a seat in the International Maritime Organization, IMO. The inauguration of the Committee is coming in the wake of calls by critical Stakeholders who have described the move as a waste of time and scarce resources. Although the terms of reference of the Committee was still skirchy as at press time, usually dependable sources at the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy told our correspondent that the the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr Oloruntola Olufemi, would lead the Committee of "Wise Men" who have been given a marching order by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to return Nigeria to Category " C" of the IMO .Other members of the Commit...

Oct262024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

IMO Council ‘C’ Election: Why Dayo Mobereola Should Avoid This Booby Trap* By ASU BEKS

Maritime, News Feature

Yet again, Nigeria seems set for another jamboree to the IMO Council election, going by indications from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, who a fortnight ago hinted in far away Spain that Nigeria is set to give another shot at this third tier category of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Oyetola who spoke at an IMO organized parallel World Maritime Day in the Spanish capital said, "Our active participation in upholding key conventions such as Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), and the International Ships and Port Facility (ISPS) Code reflects our dedication to ensuring safety of international shipping", insisting that "there has been no incidence of piracy in the last three years". But regrettably, Oyetola's assurance was devoid of any specific...

Oct222024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Book on Maritime Environment and Blue Economy for Launch in Yenagoa Friday…Oyetola is Father of the Day.

Maritime, News Feature

All Roads lead to the Banquet hall of Government House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State as a renowned Bayelsa born Master Mariner , Philanthropist and Author, Capt. Mandela Paul Ogoun, PhD, launches his book "Maritime Enviroment: Legal and Policy Framework " . The event scheduled for Friday this week will have in attendance top dignitaries from the private and public sector including the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State , Sen Douye Diri who will be the Chief Special Guest of Honour. Also billed to grace this epoch making occasion is the Hon Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola , while Chief Michael Onuoha, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at the AILES Group will be the Chief Launcher. A one time Federal Permanent Secretary and Nigerian Ambassador to the Scandinavian ...

Oct182024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Between Brass and Agge Deep Seaport, Which is a Lower Hanging Fruit for Douye Diri? BY ASU BEKS .

Maritime, News Feature

The dream for a Deep Sea Port in Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State is legendary and as old as the creation of the State. Every successive Administration in the State had toyed with the idea of a Deep Sea Port in Agge. From Late DSP Alamieyeseigha to the incumbent Gov Douye Diri, the need to construct this natural deep Seaport has always attracted traction as a legacy project that should be taken out of the drawing board. But if my memory serves me right, more often than not, these intentions have died up the moment the saliva which followed such pronouncements dried up. But to be fair to former Governor Seriake Dickson ,he should perhaps be singled out as the only occupant of CREEK HAVEN, who made the best of attempts to move from motion to movement when he commission...

Sep252024 by Asu Beks1 Comment

BAYELSA BEYOND OIL: Gov Douye Offers Tax Relief, Land *As Gov Bags Georgia Honorary Citizenship

Maritime, News Feature

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration was encouraging investment in the state with incentives such as tax holiday and provision of land. Governor Diri, who was the keynote speaker at the 10th International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership in New York, United States of America, on Tuesday, also stated that with power now on the concurrent list, his administration was committed to enhancing electricity supply in the state with signing of its electricity law as well as revamping its gas turbines to generate and distribute 24-hour power. The Bayelsa helmsman, who showcased the investment and economic potentialities of the state, averred that its wealth were more in its maritime domain and that the government was diversifying the economy from its ...

Sep132024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Blue Economy: Bayelsa, stakeholders conclude marine policy draft … as SSG, Chief of Staff visit

Maritime, News Feature

The Bayelsa State Government has concluded a successful 4-day Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting aimed at drafting a comprehensive policy framework for the development of the Marine and Blue Economy sector. Hosted by the State Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the event brought together experts, and stakeholders in the sector to deliberate on the development of a robust policy that will guide the Ministry's operations. The meeting focused on addressing gaps, challenges and measures to explore the huge potential within the marine and blue economy sector for an effective policy development. The keynote address delivered on behalf of the Deputy Governor, Bayelsa State by his Chief of Staff, Comr. Gowon Toruyouyei at the opening emphasized the strategic importance of the Marine ...

Aug232024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

AN address by Prince Olayiwola Shittu at the AGM of the League of Maritime Editors,on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja.

Maritime, News Feature

Protocol. Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I send you my best wishes on this auspicious occasion of your Annual General Meeting. But before I proceed further, let me congratulate my inlaw and sister, Remi Itie and other contestants who emerge victorious at the keenly contested elections last night. We are happy that the elections were held in the most peaceful manner. I want to urge those who won to be magnanimous in victory . I urge Remi Itie and other members of the exco to stretch their hands of fellowship to other contestants in the over all interest of the League. Once again, accept my congratulations. In my opinion, today should be a day of stock taking on how the League has fared in the past 25 years. Has the League achieved the dreams of its founding fathers? Has the welfare o...

Aug212024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

BRIBE SCANDAL ROCKS NIMASA….Executive Director Fingered * 296 Cadets risk deportation. * NIMASA may face court action in UK, Nigerian .

Maritime, News Feature

These are certainly not the best of times for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency , NIMASA and its Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Mr Jibril ABBA, considering the damning allegations made against him by an NSDP Vendor, , Messrs SPRINGDALE ACADEMY OF MARITIME EDUCATION & TRAINING TRUST(SAMET), India. Should NIMASA fail to act promptly, indications are rife that two legal actions ; one in UK and another in Nigeria for breach of contract might be filed against the Agency in a matter of days. Already , letters from two law chambers in UK and Nigeria have served a notice of a possible legal action for a breach of contract. In one of such letters of "Compaint and Demand" from Kunle Adegoke & co, a Lagos based firm of Legal Practioners , dated...

Aug162024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

The ‘Orphan’ Called Nigerian Ship Owner By Asu Beks

Maritime, News Feature

If the famed founder of the Synagogue Church of all Nations, Pastor T. B. Joshua, were alive, I would have mobilized the rank and file of Nigerian indigenous ship owners to his Church for a seven-day dry fasting to break this 18 years jinx that has made the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) a mission impossible. Or maybe I should consider Rev. Fr. Mbaka or the maverick pastor Indaboski for this divine intervention which seems to be the only option left. If there is any indigenous group that has never benefited from any direct government bail out in the last two decades, it is the Nigeria ship owner. From the Obasanjo administration to late Yar'Adua, Jonathan and Buhari, various sectors of Nigeria's economy, including aviation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas...

Aug152024 by Asu BeksNo Comments

CHIEF MICHAEL ONUOHA TO NDIGBO MEDIA FORUM: The Economic and Political Emancipation of Ndigbo lies on your shoulders…. wins Most Outstanding Oil and Gas Personality Award

Maritime

Chairman of AILES GROUP, Chief Michael Onuoha , has charged the South East Media Forum, to champion the crusade for the economic, political and social emancipation of Ndigbo . Chief Onuoha made the call in Owerri Wednesday at the maiden edition of the South East Media Summit, presided over by him. The event which had the Imo State Governor, Sen Hope Uzodinma, as Special Guest of Honour had as its theme" The Media, Ethical Responsibility and Democracy : South East in Perspective" . Chief Onuoha who is on the board of Champion Newspapers and Maritime Media Ltd, charged media practitioners of south east extraction to spearhead the Vanguard in the crusade for a paradigm shift in how best to market the challenges and prospects of Ndigbo. He urged Ndigbo to invest in the establishment of the ...