The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reiterated its confidence in the Nigerian Navy for playing a significant role in stamping out the menace of piracy and sea robbery in the Nigerian waterways, so that economic gains so far recorded can be sustained.
The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reiterated its confidence in the Nigerian Navy for playing a significant role in stamping out the menace of piracy and sea robbery in the Nigerian waterways, so that economic gains so far recorded can be sustained.
Speaking at a reception organised for senior course 35/12 department of Maritime Warfare of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji, Kaduna at the NPA Headquarters, Marina, Lagos, the Managing Director, Mallam Habib Abdulahi who was represented by the Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Engr. David Omonibeke said the visit was timely and strategic and assured the visitors of full cooperation at all times, while also seeking the Navy’s understanding in all areas of the organisation’s responsibility.
Earlier in his speech, the leader of the students’ delegation, Commodore Kenneth B. Ati-John said the theme of the visit is to “improve maritime inter-agency cooperation for effective maritime agencies and economic development,” he also promised that the Navy and other members of the Armed Forces would help in the area of safety and security of the maritime industry.
Commodore Ati-John affirmed that NPA which is a major stakeholder in the maritime industry had made invaluable contributions to our great country.
Also present at the reception were the General Manager, Security, Lt. Col. Jamil Tahir (Rtd) and the Special Assistant to the Managing Director, Malam Buhari Abdulahi.
At the end of the visit, there was exchange of souvenirs between the management of NPA and the leader of the students’ delegation.
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