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Shippers Council: FG To Begin Manufacturing Boats, Phase Out Rickety Vessels

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Shippers Council: FG To Begin Manufacturing Boats, Phase Out Rickety Vessels

Shippers Council: FG to begin manufacturing boats, phase out rickety vessels. He said, “We have not properly professionalised boat making in Nigeria, that is why today we are still using wooden boats.”

The federal government says plans are ongoing to begin manufacturing boats in the country to phase out rickety vessels and curb the incidence of mishaps.

Pius Akutah, the executive secretary of the Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC), said this in an interview with journalists in Abuja.

Mr Akutah said the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) were working to minimise accidents on the inland waterways.

He said, “We have not properly professionalised boat making in Nigeria, that is why today we are still using wooden boats.
“Other countries, even smaller neighbouring countries, have gone ahead to start fabricating boats and professionalising the act of fabricating boats.

“But all of these are in the master plan, the blueprint that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy has just inaugurated recently, and plans are there to fabricate proper boats with the right specifications.”

Mr Akutah said the minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, was leveraging the ministry’s staff’s knowledge, experience and expertise to brainstorm ideas to transform the marine sector and enhance safety.

He said that with the inauguration of the marine and blue economy policy, measurable development would be recorded within the next year, especially regarding boat accident control.

Mr Akutah lauded the government for distributing life jackets across states to save lives and urged boat users to ensure the usage of the jackets for their own safety.

He also called for the establishment of a coastal guard to support boat users with proper water navigation, especially at night.
Mr Akutah said that aside from shipping safety, the council was working as a critical agency to promote and ensure safe and clear vehicle transit parks in the hinterlands.

He noted that vehicle transit parks were part of the council’s mandates, promoting the development of critical infrastructure in the hinterlands for vehicles.

“The Nigerian Shippers Council undertook a study, which showed that most of the accidents we have on our roads today are a result of fatigued drivers.

“Drivers driving for several hours without stopping to rest because of the non-availability of parks along the way, and there’s an African Charter on the movement of vehicles on roads.

“It limits the time within which a driver can continuously be on the road, which is seven hours, but unfortunately, you will see that that has not been implemented over the years,” Mr Akutah said.

He said the development of transit paths was to create critical transport infrastructure, avoid accidents, and create an environment for the security of cargoes.

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Mr Akutah said the vehicle transit parks would allow drivers to stop and rest in a more secure environment with other economic activities.

Mr Akutah said the council was also supporting the government’s economic policies to make an impact in the port sector.

He added that the council was in synergy with public and private stakeholders across the ports to improve and sustain development in the sector.

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.

He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.

“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

 

Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.

He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials

As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.

The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.

He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.

Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.

“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.

“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.

“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.

The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.

“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.

“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

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On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.

He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.

Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.

“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.

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