The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated the agency’s resolve to collaboare with the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping and all stakeholders in the Ports Industry.
Speaking, when she hosted members of the Chamber on a courtesy visit to the NPA Headquarters, Lagos, Thursady, the Managing Director added that NPA is re-strategizing on its core functions with the intention of enhancing development in the Maritime Industry.
Earlier, the President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, Mr. Andy Isichei congratulated the MD on her appointment, promising that the Chamber would give her total support so she can move the industry forward.
The President commended the Managing Director for all the innovative ideas she has implemented since assumption of duty and for the palliative measures made so far on the dilapidated Port Access Roads.
He also commended her on the Authority’s continuous enforcement of the minimum standard requirement for trucks operating within the Ports Industry.
Mr. Isichei also canvased for empowering and sponsorship of Nigerian Seafarers on access to sea training programme where they would acquire requisite experience for the future.
