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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has restated its commitment towards Seafarers training and certification in Nigeria. The agency made this known to newsmen during a 3-day All Nigerian Maritime Journalists Retreat organised by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) with the theme; ‘Increasing Investment Opportunities in Nigeria’s Rich Maritime and Oil & Gas Sectors’ held in Lagos recently. Speaking at the event, the Assistant Director, Engineering Survey, Mr. Ike Patrick who represented the Director-General, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside said proper training and certification for seafarers was the only way they could man the vessel under…

… Oxford Business Group to support the African Investments and Business Forum The key role earmarked for the 9,022km Trans-Sahara Highway in facilitating deeper trade relations between Algeria and several African markets, including Nigeria is expected to be a topic of discussion at a transcontinental forum taking place in Algiers at the beginning of December. The global publishing firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) will be a key partner at the African Investments and Business Forum, which takes place from December 3rd – 5th at the International Conference Centre. The event, which is supported by the Algerian government and the Algerian…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that if Nigeria must advance its global economic interest then the country must ensure that it gets the regulation of the maritime sector right. The DG who made this statement in an interview with the press said that 90% of global commerce was conducted via sea borne trade and Nigeria was strategically placed between the West and Central Africa which puts it at a global advantage. “If we must advance our global economic interest, then we must ensure that we get the maritime…

…Decries community’s exclusion from revenue sharing formula The proposed Deep Seaport at Badagry by AP Moller Terminal (APMT), the core investor  has been greeted with mixed feelings by the indigenes and owners of the community where the proposed project is to be sited. The misgivings is borne out of the antecedents of the terminal operators in other places where they are presently operating. AP Miller, though an international company is always saddle with controversies bordering on operational inefficiency and multiple charges. The High Chief Menu Toyon II, the Mobee of Badagry who spoke with a group of journalists in his…

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr. Hassan Bello has said that the port reform carried out by the Federal Government in 2006 has failed to bring about a robust and sustainable economic growth to Nigeria. Bello who stated this in a lecture he delivered at a 3 day All Nigerian Maritime Journalist’ Retreat held at ASCON, Topo, Badagry in Lagos last week by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) recalled that the objective of the port concession were located in the overall desire to achieve  fast clearance of cargo, improving on all Key Performance Indicators (KPI)…

…Calls for inclusion of shipping related courses The Executive Vice Chairman, ENL Consortium Ltd., Dr. Princess Vicky Haastrup Thursday took over the mantle of leadership of the Certified Institute of Shipping Nigeria (CISN) as the 4th President of the institute. The investiture which drew the creme de la creme of the maritime industry and beyond also witnessed the conferment of the Fellowship award of the institute on some notable Nigerians among whom are the Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). Speaking while delivering…

The Governing Board of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the development of new zonal offices and a multi level car park at the agency’s head office using a Design, Build and Finance (DBF) model under a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) in its 2017 budget year. The approval which was conveyed by the Chairman of the Board, Major General Jonathan India Garba (rtd) after its meeting of October 21, 2016 at the agency’s head office is for the construction of new office complexes for the Central Zone in Warri, the Eastern Zone in Port Harcourt, Onne…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has charged member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to eradicate the scourge of piracy in the sub region in order to grow the economy. Peterside who stated this while delivering a goodwill message at the delocalised meeting of the Joint Committee on Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament also said that the fight against piracy must be a collective responsibility of member states to be successful. According to him, “The theme…

Mr. Ibrahim Jibril, Director of Administration and Human Resources department in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been elected the President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria. At the election which held in Abuja during the Institute’s Annual General Meeting, Mr. Jibril polled 272 votes to defeat outgoing Deputy National President of CILT and former Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education, Professor Kayode Oyesiku who scored 48 votes. Mr. Jibril who was until his election the Vice President of CILT International has had over 33 years cognate experience in the transport…

BEING COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A THREE DAY ALL NIGERIAN MARITIME JOURNALISTS’ RETREAT ORGANISED BY ASSOCIATION OF MARITIME JOURNALISTS OF NIGERIA AT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF COLLEGE OF NIGERIA (ASCON) TOPO, BADAGRY, FROM NOVEMBER 9 -11,2016. INTRODUCTION The maiden edition of All Nigerian Maritime Journalists’ Retreat with the theme, “Attracting Investment Opportunities in Nigeria’s Maritime, Oil and Gas Sectors”, was held between November 9 and 11 2016 at ASCON, Topo Badagry. Choice of Badagry for the event was as a result of the ancient town’s status as an emerging hub for oil and maritime activities in Nigeria. It was the…