Employment Clinic: Stakeholders Urge FG To Provide Adequate Infrastructure To Tap $9 Trillion Dollars In Maritime Sector

Employment Clinic: Stakeholders Urge FG To Provide Adequate Infrastructure To Tap $9 Trillion Dollars In Maritime Sector

Stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to provide adequate infrastructure to tap the $9 trillion resources in the maritime industry.

They said this was the only way one million jobs could be accessed by the jobless youths.

Speaking at an Employment Clinic, organised by Ms Ronke Kosoko, the stakeholders consisting investors in the maritime sector, terminal operators, politicians, students among others, said lack of infrastructure is one of banes of availability of job opportunity. They said if the government can put infrastructure in place, then the investors can tap on that to create employment. They said: "The rate of unemployment among Nigerian youth is alarming, and looks unsolvable despite abundant natural and human resources the country is abundantly blessed with. 

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Govt, Stakeholders to empower youths in maritime sector with 1million jobs

 Govt, Stakeholders to empower youths in maritime sector with 1million jobs

 Determined to reduce unemployment in the country, industry stakeholders and top government officials will on Tuesday meet to discuss how to create one million jobs in the maritime sector for youths within one year.

The event is being initiated by Employment Clinic as part of efforts to reduce poverty and unemployment among the teeming unemployed youths in the country will hold at Rockview Hotel, Apapa in Lagos.

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Ocean Deep boss bags 3 awards at 2022 OMIS award

 

Ocean Deep boss bags 3 awards at 2022 OMIS award 

The Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Deep Maritime Ltd, Mrs Rollens Macfoy, has bagged three awards at the 2022 Maritime and Offshore Awards (tagged OMIS).

The awards were set up to honour distinguishable organisations and individuals in the sector.

One of the awards bagged by the Ocean Deep boss, was tagged "Outstanding Maritime Institution in the Country".

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ENL CONSORTIUM : Wins Most Outstanding Maritime Company Of Decade Award

 

ENL CONSORTIUM : Wins  Most Outstanding Maritime Company Of Decade Award

Nigeria's largest indigenous port operator, ENL Consortium has emerged as the Most Outstanding Maritime Company of the Decade at the 2022 Marketing Edge Awards.

ENL Consortium,  is the operator of Terminals C and D at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, won the prestigious award in Lagos.

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CAC gives nod to Afolabi-led board of ANLCA

 

CAC gives nod to Afolabi-led board of ANLCA 

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has registered the Board of Trustees of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) led by Dr. Taiwo Afolabi.

A press release signed by  the Acting National President, Dr. Kayode Farinto, said ANLCA after the expiration of the six (6) years tenure of the former Board  members from February 2014 to February 2020, held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) as stipulated by the ANLCA's constitution in December 2020 to elect new board members.

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NAGAFF Sworn in New Chapter Executives

 

NAGAFF SWORN IN NEW CHAPTER EXECUTIVES

... CRFFN our Suckling baby - EZISI

The President,  National Association Government Approved Freight Forwarders,  NAGAFF,  Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, at the inauguration of the newly elected executive members of NAGAFF describes the Council for the Regulations of Freight Forwarding of Nigeria as its baby to be nurtured. 

Ezisi advised members of NAGAFF to pay their yearly subscription to CRFFN. "To continue to register and pay their annual subscription to the Council for the Registration of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN)".  He informed the house that the CRFFN is "An offspring and suckling of NAGAFF and we shall continue to feed her with our members".

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LIMWEEK: A Stimulant and Catalyst in the development of the maritime industry in Africa.

LIMWEEK: A  Stimulant and Catalyst in the development of the maritime industry in Africa. 

Chairman, Zoe Maritime Resources Ltd., Mrs. Tosan Edodo-Emore has described the Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK) as a stimulant and catalyst in the development of the maritime industry in Africa and a solution provider to maritime challenges facing Nigeria and Africa in general.

Edodo-Emore said that LIMWEEK provides an invaluable platform for stakeholders, regulators and policy makers to gather together annually, brainstorm and provide solutions .

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MAJAN commissions Secretariat in grand style

MAJAN commissions Secretariat in grand style 

... Honour reputable stakeholders

The Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), will formally commission its Secretariat in grand style.

The President, MAJAN, Comrade Ray Ugochukwu, made this known in a press statement released on MAJAN platform today.

According to him, the inauguration slated for Thursday, September 8, 2022, by 11 am prompt, at Apapa will be the best of its kind, as everything has been put in place to make the occasion a memorable one.

The Secretariat which is located at No 19, Calcutta Crescent has a standard news room, radio studio and conference room for meetings.

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NAGAFF Compliance Team Petitions AIG Over Corrupt Practices of ZEB

NAGAFF Compliance Team Petitions AIG  Over Corrupt Practices of ZEB.

The 100% Compliance Team of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) , has petitioned the Assistant Inspector of Police(AIG), Alkali Baba Usman over unbridled harassment, intimidation, detention and outright extortion of  their members by officers of the Zonal  Enquiry Bureau (ZEB). 

The National Chairman of the 100% Compliance Team of NAGAFF, Alhaji Tanko Ibrahim   in a petition letter  copied to the Senate Committee on Customs, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Maritime), Assistant Inspector-General of Police (Maritime), Commissioner of police, (Western Ports), Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Chairman CRFFN and the Registrar CRFFN accused the Bureau of writing series of invitation letters to them under the guise of facilitating an investigation only for them to be subjected to  interrogations about a long-gone consignment.

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Importers, Freight Forwarders to approach their business with Dignity - Tanko

Importers, Freight Forwarders to approach their business with Dignity - Tanko

Bisi Akingbade

Maritime stakeholders have shown their displeasure  over the recent media outburst of some freight forwarders against the operations of Federal Operations Unit(FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service and the CG's Strike Force

It would be recalled that  Fwdr. Emeka Nwosu , the Tin can chapter Chairman of the African Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON)  and Fwdr. Steve Ibe, President  Patriot Anti Corruption Initiative in Nigeria  had in an interview  described FOU Zone A and Strike Force Customs officers as extortionists.

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CIoTA Holds Human Capacity Development Training

CIoTA Holds Human Capacity Development Training 

Bisi Akingbade

The President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh invites stakeholders to the Institute's Capacity Building Workshop scheduled to hold virtually on the 20th September, 2022.

According to a statement issued by the Institute's National Publicity Secretary and Chairperson Media and Publicity Committee Mrs Chizoba Anyika, the capacity building workshop is part of the Institute's training strategies aimed at upgrading the technical knowledge and expertise of members and stakeholders in the transport and logistics Sector.

Anyika said the objective of the workshop is to upgrade members and stakeholders while  diversifying the Transport Industry.

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NIMASA plans to collaborate with critical agencies, professionals to grow maritime

 

NIMASA plans to collaborate with critical agencies, professionals to grow maritime

Bisi Akingbade

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has stated that the Agency will continue to take deliberate steps to work with critical institutions and professional bodies to reposition Nigeria’s maritime industry. 

 The Director General of the agency Dr. Bashir Jamoh, who spoke during a courtesy call by a branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to NIMASA, said that working with the association and the judiciary was sacrosanct to the Agency, given the complex and time sensitive nature of maritime issues and the attendant requirement for prompt resolutions.

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ANLCA: Eastern Zone Condemns Act Of Thuggery At National Secretariat

ANLCA: EASTERN ZONE CONDEMNS ACT OF THUGGERY AT NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

Bisi Akingbade

Following the forceful break in at the ANLCA National Secretariat by the expelled members of the Association, the Eastern Zone of the association has condemned unequivocally the wanton act of thuggery  on Wednesday 24 August 2022 

 The Eastern Zone of ANLCA throws its weight solidly behind the Tony Iju Nwabunike's led National Executive Committee and the Acting President, Dr Farinto Collins Kayode.

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FARINTO: Expelled Members Forcefully Breaks Into National Secretariat

FARINTO: EXPELLED MEMBERS FORCEFULLY BREAKS INTO NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

Bisi Akingbade

The Acting National  President of Association Nigerian Licensed Customs Agent,  Dr. Kayode Farinto stated that the forceful break int the National  Secretariat of the Association  on Wednesday, while the National executives were on national assignment to the Lekki Deep seaport was carried out by those members who have been  expelled from the Association.

Farinto condemned the attitude of the commissioner of Police Lagos state to the crisis rocking the association, he noted that the commissioner is culpable and need to explain his role in the association crisis.

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CIoTA, FRSC ENLIGHTENED STAKEHOLDERS ON GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES ON ROAD USAGE

CIoTA, FRSC ENLIGHTENED STAKEHOLDERS ON GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES ON ROAD USAGE

Bisi Akingbade

In view of the need to critically address the crisis of road accidents while proffering workable solutions,  CIOTA in conjunction with the Federal Road Safety Corp  enlightens relevant stakeholders, operators and policy makers on global best practices on road usage.

According to the press statement signed by  Mrs. Chizoba Anyika, National Publicity Secretary, and representative of the CIoTA President, Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, in his opening remarks, educated the participants on the vision, mission and core values of the  Institute and its drive at  maintaining professional standards and improving the skills of transport practitioners, enabling them to deliver exceptional value for their organizations.

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Maritime sector: Critical element to the growth, survival and prosperity of Nigeria - Kwankwanso

Maritime sector: Critical element to the growth, survival and prosperity of Nigeria - Kwankwanso

Bisi Akingbade

New Nigeria Peoples Party has pledged to handover maritime sector to maritime expert immediately its voted into office in 2023.
This was made known by NNPP Presidential aspirant, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwanso, at a townhall meeting with stakeholders :  Maritime Agenda, at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos.

His words "Your various roles in international shipping trade and transport logistics cannot be over emphasized. I am delighted to honor your invitation and to participate in this important conversation and to share with you some of my thoughts with regards to the Nigeria's maritime industry. I am optimistic that being here today and listening to this cream of stakeholders of this all-important industry will help in no small way in our efforts to tackle the challenges of the sector immediately we are voted into office in 2023.

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