NPA Clamps Down on Unsea-worthy Barges, Seals 3 Illegal Jetties
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has moved against unsea-worthy barges and illegal jetties operating in Lagos over abuse of processes.
The authority clamped down on unsea-worthy barges and also sealed three illegal jetties.
In a statement signed by the Assistant General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Ibrahim Nasiru, the authority said the decision followed the establishment of an inter-agency committee comprising of representatives of the NPA, Nigerian Maritime Administration Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Inland Waterways Authority (LASWA).
The statement said the committee is spearheading the “clearing of the waterways of lay-by barges and tugboats along Ibeji/Ilashe axis and as far as the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal and Mile Two Bridge, as well as the removal of wrongly anchored barges that are obstructing visibility along the Kirikiri channel.
While soliciting for the cooperation of stakeholders at ensuring that barge operations are executed according to laid down regulations, the committee expressed its commitment to sustaining the current tempo of enforcement until operators totally comply with all laid down regulations.
“To this end, regular patrol of waterways will be carried out and sustained,” the statement assured.
The authority clamped down on unsea-worthy barges and also sealed three illegal jetties.
In a statement signed by the Assistant General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Ibrahim Nasiru, the authority said the decision followed the establishment of an inter-agency committee comprising of representatives of the NPA, Nigerian Maritime Administration Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Lagos State Inland Waterways Authority (LASWA).
The statement said the committee is spearheading the “clearing of the waterways of lay-by barges and tugboats along Ibeji/Ilashe axis and as far as the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal and Mile Two Bridge, as well as the removal of wrongly anchored barges that are obstructing visibility along the Kirikiri channel.
While soliciting for the cooperation of stakeholders at ensuring that barge operations are executed according to laid down regulations, the committee expressed its commitment to sustaining the current tempo of enforcement until operators totally comply with all laid down regulations.
“To this end, regular patrol of waterways will be carried out and sustained,” the statement assured.
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