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Seaport Cargo Grows 10.5%

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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says the nation’s seaports cargo throughput increased to 82.7 million tonnes in 2011, up from the 74.9 million tonnes in 2010.

The statistics made available by NPA on Thursday in Lagos to reporters indicated an increase of 10.5 per cent.

According to the statistics, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipment in 2011 is 22.2 million tonnes, a growth of 15 per cent over the 19.3 million tonnes shipped in 2010.

NPA said that general cargo shipment increased to 13.2 million tonnes in 2011 from nine million tonnes recorded in 2011.

It added that the dry bulk cargo increased from 11.8 million tonnes in 2010 to 12.8 million tonnes in 2011.

It explained that imported refined petroleum products in 2011 rose to 21.5 million tonnes from the18 million tonnes in 2010.

According to NPA, cargo-laden containers throughput is 817, 246 in 2011 from 668,697 in 2010, while the empty containers in 2011 is 596,030 when compared to the 459,474 of 2010.

In 2011, 231,423 vehicles were imported, in contrast to the 187,635 units in 2010.

NPA said that 5,327 ocean-going vessels were handled at the ports in 2011, reflecting a 7.35 per cent increase over the 4,962 vessels handled in 2010.

“Coastal vessels that called at the ports in 2011 stood at 24,298, a reflection of 10.69 per cent increase over the 2010 figure of 21,950,” our correspondent quoted NPA as saying.

Chief Michael Ajayi, NPA General Manager, Public Affairs, said the results witnessed in the ports could be attributed to the improved port infrastructural developments by the management of NPA.

According to Ajayi, the aim of the Managing Director of NPA, Mr Omar Suleiman, is to continue to improve on marine services in order to accommodate the increased vessel traffic.

He said that two deep seaports would soon come on stream at Lekki, Lagos State and Ibaka in Akwa Ibom.

“NPA is fulfilling its obligation of planning, development and maintenance of port infrastructure and provisions of common user facilities as laid down in the concession agreement.

“It has continued to undertake the massive reconstruction of quay walls, rehabilitation of harbour moles, access roads and sidings.

“Also, the joint venture agreements with consortiums of channel management companies for the dredging and maintenance of our channels are ongoing.

“The removal of critical wrecks has ensured that draught requirements for safe navigation of oil and gas tankers, as well as big vessels were achieved,” Ajayi said.

He said that 80 per cent of this effort had been accomplished.

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare 

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The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the management will continue to accompany its port infrastructure  and equipment  modernization drive  with the development of the welfare of its personnel.
Dantsoho made the disclosure recently while responding to the commendation by the Maritime Workers Union (MWUN) and the senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASGOC) on the  clearing  of the age-long problem of employee stagnation, when the union paid him a courtesy visit at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos.
A Statement by NPA’s General Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, quoted Dantsoho as saying,  “our Port infrastructure and equipment modernization drive will go hand-in-hand with continuous staff welfare improvement”.
The NPA MD disclosed that human capital development constitutes the key strategy for creating and sustaining superior performance under his watch, adding that “talent development constitutes a critical success factor for the actualization of the big hairy audacious goals we have set for ourselves especially in the area of Port competitiveness.
“The only way we can meet and indeed exceed stakeholders’ expectations is to deepen the competencies of our human resources assets and boosting their morale.”
Speaking further, Dantsoho commended the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for approving the strategic proposal of the Dantsoho-led Management team that solved the over a decade-long problem of lack of promotion that had fuelled industrial disharmony.
“I must specially appreciate our amiable Minister for graciously approving the multi-pronged stratagem we deployed that cleared all outstanding cases of employee stagnation by conducting examinations in one fell swoop and instituted timelines to forestall a recurrence of such anomaly”, he sad.
Speaking on behalf of the joint maritime labour unions, the President  of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations & Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), Comrade Bodunde stated, “In addition to clearance of the backlog of stagnated promotions, we also wish to express our appreciation for the increase in productivity bonuses, provision of end-of-year welfare packages for staff, and the revision of the Financial Guide to the Condition of Service, which now addresses our members’ concerns about inflationary pressures.”
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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ANLCA Chieftain Emerges FELCBA’s VP

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National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Elder Olumide Fakanlu, has been elected Vice President of the Federation of ECOWAS Licensed Customs Brokers Association (FELCBA).
The election took place during the FELCBA Congress, held from Tuesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Fakanlu’s emergence as Vice President marks a significant achievement for Nigeria within the regional customs brokerage community.
Apart from Fakanlu, Secretary of the Seme Chapter of ANLCA, Austin Nwosu, was also elected, securing the role of Secretary of Relations with Institutions.
The Nigerian delegation played an active role in the congress, with Michael Ebeatu nominated as a member of the electoral officer team, ensuring a fair and transparent election process.
The three-day congress concluded with delegates undertaking a visit to the Sierra Leone Port, offering insights into the host nation’s maritime operations, followed by a recreational trip to the Tokeh Beach.
The newly elected executives are expected to lead FELCBA in its efforts to harmonize customs brokerage practices, promote trade facilitation, and advocate for the interests of licensed customs brokers across the ECOWAS sub-region.
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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NSC, Police Boost Partnership On Port Enforcement 

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In a bid to enhance more enforcement in the nation’s Port, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Council said the collaboration is aimed at enhancing stronger enforcement, compliance and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports.
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of  NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, made this known during a visit to the  Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit, which he said, focused on strengthening institutional synergy, comes in the wake of growing responsibilities for the NSC under the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Akutah emphasized the critical role of security agencies in supporting port operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
He called for the posting of police officers to assist the Council’s monitoring and enforcement teams at key port locations including Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.
“The posting will complement the activities of our revived task teams and enhance our ability to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain”, he said.
Earlier, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Egbetokun, assured the Council of the Force’s readiness to continue supporting the growth of the maritime sector.
The IGP acknowledged that compliance enforcement is essential to the successful implementation of Nigeria’s Blue Economy objectives.
“The NSC and NPF are expected to deepen collaboration in the months ahead, with a shared focus on building a secure, efficient, and competitive port environment”, to the IGP emphasized.
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