…Says it has brought stability to the nation’s maritime environment
The Port Manager of Onne ports in Rivers State, Mr. Durowaiye Ayodele has said that the involvement of the Nigerian Navy in commercial shipping has brought stability to the nation`s maritime environment.
He disclosed this during the recent Operational visit of the students of Senior Course 38/2015, Department of Warfare, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji to Onne Port Complex as part of the annual exposure to areas of strategic interest.
In his presentation, the Port Manager explained that the relative peace enjoyed in the Niger Delta region of the country has brought comfort to shipping and attributed same to the on-going cordial relationship between the Nigerian Ports Authority and the Nigerian Navy.
He further stated that the operation of Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) could only be guaranteed in an environment of peace, noting that these were very strategic assets for the nation’s economy. .
Speaking on the Management’s collaboration with the Navy, Mr. Ayodele disclosed that among other things, Nigerian Ports Authority in a deliberate effort procured fast moving security boats for the Navy which underscores Management’s commitment to support its surveillance of the nation’s territorial waters.
He assured that Management of NPA would continue to work with the Navy in the interest of the nation’s economic development.
On the specific steps taken by the Port to address issues, the Port Manager stated that the newly constituted Port Security Committee at the Port had provided an avenue for stakeholders to share information on security challenges that were unique to the port and to jointly proffer solution to such challenges.
Delivering a vote of thanks on behalf of the Commandant, Lt. Cdr. NB Karah expressed satisfaction with the enlightenment and assured that the knowledge gained would not only be applied in the college but for future endeavors.
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