…Promises to improve staff welfare
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has said that the Baro River port cargo handling equipment installation has been completed.
The Managing Director of NIWA, Senator Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora confirmed this on Friday when he visited the Baro River Port to ascertain the level of work done so far.
Mamora who was impressed by what he saw on ground was however assured by the contractors who were fixing the last equipment at the site that the project would be ready in another one week or two.
While commending the contractors for a job well done and also the community for being a good host, he encouraged them to ensure the safety and security of the River Port.
The MD said that the equipment at the Baro Port were first class and would bring glory not only to the community and the state but to the entire nation.
It will be recalled that the MD directed National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) engineers to rehabilitate the access road to Baro Port to enable the contractors move their equipment to site and that has been achieved.
Baro River Port, which is the flagship port in the North, would be commissioned in no distant future by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Senator Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora has promised to improve on the welfare of the staff of the agency.
Mamora who made the promise while delivering a speech at the NIWA 2018 end of year party that took place at the Headquarters premises said the NIWA amendment Act was still alive with the National Assembly and that all efforts were being made to see to the successful passage of the Amendment Act.
The Managing Director encouraged the staff to always put in their best and promised to pay the thirteen-month Salary in order to put smile on the faces of the workers during this Christmas season.
Highlights of the event was the award of the best Area office which went to the Lagos Area office and best staff of the year 2018 which went to Mr. Jethro John Jalgi also from Lagos Area Office.
Also, three General Managers and one Deputy General Manager that had retired from the services of NIWA were all honoured by the Management and staff of Authority. They are Engr. Festus Ojimba, former General Manager Engineering Department, Engr. Elias Amago, General Manager (Project Management and Special Duties), Mr. Bawa Zakari, former General Manager, Audit and Capt. White who until his retirement was Deputy General Manager (Marine).
In his response, on behalf of the retired General Managers, Engr. Ojimba thanked the organiser for considering them worthy of being honoured while Jethro John Jalgi express his gratitude to the Management and staff of NIWA for recommending him as the best staff of the year 2018.
Earlier, the General Manager Corporate Affairs, Mr. Tayo Fadile welcomed all staff and invited guests to the 2018 end of the year party and pray that the years ahead would be a more rewarding year for all.
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