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200 Ships Now Berth In Warri Ports – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that no fewer than 200 vessels now berth in the Warri Ports, Delta State.
This was made known during a stakeholders forum held on Monday at the Warri Ports.
The forum was at the instance of the visiting Chairman, NPA Board of Directors, Mr Emmnauel Adesoye, who was on an on-the-spot assessment tour of the the port facilities.
The Managing Director of NPA, Hadiza Usman was represented at the event by Mr Rufai Mohammed.
Usman said the development had boost economic activities in Warri and attributed the feat to President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to dredging the escravos channel.
She said the Federal Government was committed to improving economic activities in the ports, adding that more dredging was being carried out to accommodate bigger vessels in the Warri Ports.
“Only the regime of president Buhari has embarked on the dredging of the Warri Ports,” Usman said.
She, however, appealed to stakeholders including host communities to continue to maintain the existing peace in the area.
Responding, Mr Adesoye, who had earlier toured the NPA facilities said there had been great improvement in the facilities compared to what he observed in 2016 when he last visited the port.
According to him, the purpose of the visit is to have an on-the-spot assessment of the progress made by the port since November 2016.
“The current challenge is about the issue of dredging the channels in the port, particularly the terminals.
“We are already taking action concerning it. So, there is no problem. No time frame, but we are on it,” Adesoye said.
He also expressed satisfaction at the improved security situation in the waterways, which according to him had led to more vessels berthing at the port.
“The number of ships has increased significantly and revenue has gone up.
“That is what happens when there is unity among stakeholders, management and the communities,” he said.
However, the stakeholders in their presentations, called for more security to enable them meet the global practice of 24 hours shipping activities as against the current 6:00a.m to 6:00p.m system.
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FCTA, Others Chart Path To Organic Agriculture Practices
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and other stakeholders have charted path to improved organic agriculture practices nationwide.
At a 2024 national organic and agroecology business summit held recently in Abuja, stakeholders took turn to speak on the additional areas of promoting the practices.
The Mandate Secretary, FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), Lawan Geidam, advocated for sustainable practice to develop resilient food systems that will benefit people.
The event, with the theme,”Towards Policies for Upscaling Organic Agroecological Businesses in Nigeria”, is aimed at fostering growth in the organic agriculture sector.
Geidam, who was represented by the Acting Director, Agric Services, in the Secretariat, Mr. Ofili Bennett, emphasised the success of organic and agroecological farming, reling on the active involvement of farmers, businesses and consumers.
He reassured attendees that the FCT Administration, led by the Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance the livelihood of residents.
Geidam described the partnership between the Secretariat and the organic and Agroecology initiative for a monthly exhibition and sale of organic products in the FCTA premises as a testament to this commitment.
“The ARDS remains committed to driving policies and initiatives that align with national goals and global standards”, Geidam said.
On her part, the Chairperson of Organic and Agroecology Initiative, Mrs. Janet Igho, urged residents to embrace healthy eating habits to sustain a good lifestyle. She stressed the importance of adopting organic practices, highlighting the benefits of going organic, growing organic and consuming organic products.
Igho expressed her optimism regarding the Agricultural Revival Programmes as articulated in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”, which aims at fostering food and nutrition security.
She also extended her gratitude to ARDS for graciously allocating a space in the FCTA premises for the exhibition and sale of organic products, noting that the platform has been effectively used to advance the promotion of organic agriculture in FCT.
Igho outlined several benefits of organic agriculture which includes improved soil health, increased biodiversity, availability nutritious and healthy food and a reduced carbon footprint.
Stakeholders at the summit, underscored the critical need for enhanced private sector involvement and robust capacity building initiatives for farmers.
They highlighted the importance of implementing supportive policies to foster the growth of the organic agriculture sector.
In the light of the significant challenges facing Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, stakeholders decided that organic agricultural practices present sustainable solutions and a pathway for a more resilient and productive farming systems.
The three-day summit featured exhibitions showcasing organic foods, fruits, vegetables and fertilizers, providing an opportunity for residents to better appreciate the benefits of production and consumption of organic agricultural products.
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