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N10trn Target: We’ll ensure 100% scanning of cargoes at ports — FG
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The Federal Government, FG, has said 100 per cent scanning of cargo rather than physical inspection will soon be implemented within the Nigerian ports.
FG also disclosed plans to upgrade cargo scanning from the present status of 25 per cent to 100% by procuring four additional scanners where there is currently one, noting that the move would bolster the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Marine, and Blue Economy, Olufemi Oloruntola, said this when he received in the audience the Chief Executive Officer of the APM Terminals in Abuja.
He assured the management team of APM Terminals that the present administration is ready to tinker with ports’ operations to realise the N10 trillion projection for the sector.
While he was speaking earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals, Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, revealed that the company has its largest terminals’ operations concentrated in Onne Ports, having invested $110 million and hoping to have a similar feat in Apapa, Lagos Ports.
He also disclosed that the company operates the Inland Dry Port in Kano.
Klinke, who came in the company of the General Manager Legal and Corporate Affairs of APM Terminals, Chinenye Mirian Deinde, remarked that Nigeria is at a critical junction in terms of developing the logistics of its ports’ operations.
He added that the country also needs to develop its supply chains to support economic growth and, in particular, to realise the $1 trillion target it ascribes to the marine economy.
He further pleaded with the Permanent Secretary to allow APM Terminals to be much more involved, saying: “We hope to invest more in the scanners in a way that is economically sustainable; as right now, what is on the ground is just 25% of what is required.”
He recommended that at Onne Port, the Federal Ministry of Transport/Marine and Blue Economy consider it urgent to link rail connections to the terminal operations.
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Meanwhile, Frederik Klinke has requested that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and the Permanent Secretary be part of the commissioning of the total investment that APM Terminal has programmed to come up in May, 2024 at Onne.
As a long-term investment plan, the visiting Frederik Klinke asked that the government consider the interest of APMT, which has terminal and shipping interests in Badagry Port.
He revealed that APMT has already opened dialogue with the Badagry Port Development Company, which is planning the Badagry Port, which APMT sees as a supplement to the Lagos Port Complex.
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Finally, IGP approves hunger protests across Nigeria
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The Nigerian police has finally approved the planned nationwide protests and outlined conditions for participants.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed this on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
The police boss said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful.
Egbetokun said, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The police boss said the information expected from the organisers also include measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
By providing the information, he said, the police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
He said the police needed to know the specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
Mr Egbetokun said the police will “establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise; minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity.
“We encourage all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly to guarantee a safe and successful exercise of their rights.
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Reps North-West Caucus Beg Youths, Citizens In The Region Not To Join Planned Protest
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