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Adeyanju spits fire: Accuses APMT of enslavement of workers
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—-seeks sanction of erring terminal operators
The Eyewitness reporter The President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, has called out the AP Moller Terminal, accusing the Danish company of modern-day enslavement of Nigerian workers in the Terminal. The Union leader who was speaking at the launching of the e-platform for registration of dockworkers and Seafarers in Apapa on Tuesday lambasted the Danish company and other terminal operators for their refusal to develop Nigerian workers in their terminals, especially the dockworkers. Adeyanju bemoaned the practice of the APMT which he said rather than train its dock labor Workers, the Operators prefer to kit them with uniforms, boots and helmets, wondering if this translate into training. ‘Instead of them to train dockworkers, they will go to Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Cotonou to employ dockworkers against the responsible dockworkers of this great country. “They gave us uniform, boots, helmet. “Is that training? Those are safety equipment required by the law, we are talking of empowerment. Give them orientations. The union also frowned at the incessant flouting of labour laws of the country even as it called on the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency to sanction all terminal operators found wanting in the country. Comrade Abdulwaheed Adewale Adeyanju stated that the concessionaires were making a lot of profits but failed to empower the workers they use to make the profits. The MWUN PG, therefore, called on the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to sanction the concessionaires and other terminal operators who are in the habit of contravening the laws of the land. “The training is not for NIMASA alone. Who are the end users? The stevedores, the terminal operators. ” If NIMASA is doing its own, what stopped terminal operators from training their workers? “The worker that is well empowered, the worker that is well trained, will perform. ” You don’t ask NIMASA or NPA all the time to go and train dockworkers, it is the responsibility of the terminal operators who engage them, it is there in the Act and in our NJIC. “How many of the APMT workers that contributed immensely to the growth of this terminal have they trained? Let them come out. ” How many of the dockworkers have they trained in their terminal and they are making so much money but you are not empowering the workers of this terminal? “Why are we blaming NIMASA? We should blame the end users that have no regard for the laws of this great country and this is the time for the DG of NIMASA to wake up and sanction all these erring terminal operators who have no regard for workers “They have no regard for the laws of this great country and they are making a hell of money to go and develop their own country. “I will not allow them anymore. This is a message to APM terminal and other terminal operators who flout the rules of this great country, we are not going to allow that anymore. “It took me three days before we were able to get something reasonable for the workers if this place,” he said |
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NIMASA set to open Lokoja office to harness waterways resources
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has disclosed that the Agency is set to reopen the Lokoja office, as part of efforts towards harnessing the Blue Economy, enhancing collaboration, while also promoting Research and Development.
The DG, who made this known when he played host to the Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Mal. Usman Hayatu Mazadu at the head office of the Agency in Lagos, noted that investment in research would play a major role in ensuring the harnessing of Nigeria’s maritime potentials.
“The key cardinal principle of opening the NIMASA Lokoja office is to improve on Research and Development.
He said, “Now, the Blue Economy has come to stay and very soon you will see the impact of what we have; in terms of the gains and benefits to grow our Gross Domestic Product while improving the well-being of our own Economy”.
Earlier in his remarks, Mallam Usman of KADSEMA lauded the Agency for the feat achieved so far, which cuts across the entire Nigeria.
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Prince Nwokeabia rallies support for Comptroller Ukpanah, CAC Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi\command, as she assumes office
She took over from Comptroller AM Adegbite who was re-deployed to Edo/Delta Area Command.
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Customs, UN agency collaborate to fight smuggling
“On behalf of the entire Management Team of the Nigeria Customs Service, I wish to inform you that we will partner with you in this campaign, and we will grant you all forms of support you may need to carry out this campaign — and I want to assign one of our amiable DCGs, Abba Kura, to work with you closely.”
He appreciated how they traveled from afar to inform the Nigeria Customs Service of their campaign against smuggling, which, according to him, the Nigeria Customs Service has already started yielding positive results in suppressing the menace of smuggling.
The CGC also welcomed Dr Raymond’s offer to engage officers and men of the Service in capacity—building to enhance their understanding of digital literacy skills, adding that the Service has already started embracing technology to advance its work by introducing related courses to officers.
The CGC appreciated the collaborative effort between the Nigeria Customs Service and UN—Habitat and believes that the collaboration signifies a commitment to tackling smuggling and enhancing trade facilitation in the nation, setting the stage for a more prosperous future.
He also appreciated their pledge to train officers and men of the Service in digital literacy skills, assuring that the Service will continue to prioritize proficiency in the fight against smuggling through a technological approach.
He underscored the importance of digital skills, promising that the relevant Service department will enhance trade facilitation.
On his part, the Director of UN—Habitat, Dr. Raymond Edoh, appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reposing the responsibility of heading the Nigeria Customs Service on the Acting Comptroller-General, describing him as “a competent Customs officer who knows the terrain and masters the job.”
According to him, they decided to visit the Ag. CGC at the Customs Headquarters to express their interest in partnering with the Service.
He appreciated the Service for being a “gatekeeper of the country” that protects citizens against border threats, stressing that his organization will collaborate with NCS to mitigate the smuggling of illicit goods and train officers and men of Customs on digital literacy skills and certification.
UN-Habitat is the United Nations entity responsible for developing urban policies and translating them into action to create sustainable cities and promote viable urban development and adequate shelter for all.
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