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NIMASA to deploy 250 fresh recruits for Deep Blue project

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has recruited new 250 cadets who will man its various platforms in the Lagos-Bayelsa coastal corridor.
The Director-General of the agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh, who made this revelation in Port Harcourt on Monday, said the recruitment exercise was part of the current drive to develop local capacity for improved operations.
“We felt that we must develop our hands locally, which will have ripple effects on the nation’s economy,” he said.
NIMASA DG said he was working hard to ensure the full implementation of his three-point agenda of boosting maritime security, safety, and shipping development.
He said that the new Deep Blue Project (DBP), which would be launched in the coming weeks, would rid the nation’s maritime environment of illegalities.
“NIMASA is investing in air assets through the acquisition of three special mission helicopters; two special mission aircraft and four unmanned air vehicles.
“On maritime assets, the agency is also investing in two massive well-equipped special mission vessels that will patrol the high seas.
“The vessels have the capacity to deploy about 17 fast-moving interceptor boats – which are designed for interdiction purposes should there be any crises requiring a swift response.
“On human assets, we have well-trained Special Forces from the various security agencies, including, navy, army and police, among other security agencies,” he said.
The Director-General said the agency had also integrated the services of the special police unit, C4I to run its intelligence-gathering centre.
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Dantsoho,NPA MD, plays host to Japanese agency, Vicky Haastrup for strategic collaborations

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In continuation of his strategic engagements with institutions and individuals that would drive the operational efficiency of the agency, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abdulahi Datsotho, has played host to Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Mr. Yuzurio Susumu at the NPA Headquarters Marina.
The meeting focused on harnessing the technical and allied synergies necessary to actualize the Dantsoho-led Management team’s quest to deepen the eco-friendliness of Nigerian Ports through renewable energy and increased automation.
JICA is an implementing agency of Japanese Official Development Aid (ODA) for the purpose of supporting the socioeconomic development and economic stability of developing regions.,
Similarly, Dr Dantsoho received in audience Olori Vicky Ayodele Haastrup, the wife of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland at the NPA Headquarters.
Princess Vicky Haastrup, who is also Chairperson Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) pledged the institution’s support for the Dantsoho-led management team’s renewed effort at advancing the frontiers of trade facilitation.
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