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What is your opinion on the N35.7bn allocation to the Marine & Blue Economy Ministry?
Chief Raymond Gold (National PRO, WABOTAN) For me I don't think the budget is too small. The Ministry has agencies and departments that...
What are your expectations for 2025?
Barr Chris Ebare (Former Chairman, Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers) Well, my expectation for the Nigerian marine and blue economy...
Do you think Independence has enhanced Nigeria’s status as a maritime nation?
Sir John Oforbike (ANLCA Chieftain) If we know, we would not have asked for independence, because we were better-off during...
How will you assess Nigeria as a maritime nation?
Francis Omotosho (Registrar, NAGAFF Academy) To be a maritime nation means that you are only surviving based on your sea/ocean,...
With the BoT elections over, do you think that peace has finally returned to ANLCA?
Sir John Oforbike (ANLCA Chieftain) Definitely peace has returned to ANLCA; since the day the NECOM election was conducted last...
How can the NSDP be improved upon?
Engr. Matthew Alalade (Former President, Merchant Navy) I think the NSDP should be scrapped. There should be proper training for Nigerians. We...
Who do you think should be held responsible for Stowaways on board vessels?
Engr. Matthew Alalade (Former President, Merchant Navy) Mainly, it is the security on board that should be held responsible. We...
Do you think that the concession agreement with the terminal operators should be renewed?
Yinka Bakare (National President, NAFFAC) YINKA BAKARE I do not think all the terminal operators currently operating at...
How would you appraise the first year of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy?
Barr Chris Ebare (Chairman, Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers) The truth is that so far so good, the most important...
How do you think Customs can improve its relationship with border communities?
Sir John Oforbike (ANLCA Chieftain) Even in the Bible the tax collectors are subject of attack. There's nothing more customs can...
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