NPA Assesses Ports Facilities, Soon

The managing Director,
Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Usman, says the authority would soon undertake detailed security assessment of the ports facilities.
She said this recently at a public function in Lagos.
Usman noted that  attention would be given to the maritime security, adding that responsibility is placed on ports authority.
The NPA boss, said such was to enable it undertake detailed security assessment of port facilities and as well identify threats in a bid to regulate the system.
She further hinted that it will enable the authority to overcome security and safety challenges within the operation.
Another reason he advanced for the planned action, was the capability of an interface with stakeholders to enable it track and record maritime security breaches.
Furthermore, she said the technology will also enable NPA to close all revenue leakages.
The NPA bench-person, hinted that in the nearest future, the authority would be pro-active in digital space related issues.
She stressed that her leadership will provide synergy and collaboration to ensure that relevant stakeholders like the Navy and others are involved in the system.
Also speaking, the NPA’s Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Mr Mohammed Bell-Koko, said constant upgrading could not be over emphasised, stressing the Federal Government is focusing on robust economy in all sectors.
However, he has called on stakeholders to partner with NPA as the authority was hoping for a robust synergy in order to enable it utilize the system properly.