Maritime
Lagos renovates six jetties, builds ferry terminal.
The Lagos State Government says it has commenced renovation work on six jetties across the metropolis along with construction of a ferry terminal in Badagry to meet current demand for water transportation in the state.
General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, Mr Damilola Emmanuel, disclosed this during an interview on the Lagos Traffic Radio to highlight some achievements of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration after 600 days in office.
According to the LASWA GM, Liverpool, Ebute Ero, Bayeku, Mile 2, Ijegun Egba, and Oke Ira-Nla Jetties are currently being renovated with an additional new terminal at Badagry, to cater for water transportation needs of the citizenry especially those in the coastal communities.
A statement by the Assistant Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Bolanle Ogunlola, quoted the LASWA boss as saying the state government had also commenced channelisation of water routes for boats to glide safely, adding that Ilaje Bariga and Ojo/Badagry channels were being dredged.
Emmanuel also explained that the agency would focus more on safety on the waterways through constant campaigns on the importance of life jackets, stressing that it was vital for survival in any emergency by keeping riders safely afloat for rescue.
He appealed to the citizenry to desist from dumping waste on the roads and bridges during traffic, noting that such filth coud destroy aquatic life, pollute the water and the environment.
Speaking further on the menace of water pollution, he affirmed that LASWA was working with the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to bring a lasting solution to the problem of illegal refuse dump and hygiene campaigns at coastal communities in the course of the year.
He said the Sanwo-Olu-led administration would work assiduously to achieve its vision of multi-modal transportation, especially in the water transport sector as a viable alternative.
Emmanuel said they were working to add seven new ferries to the existing 14.
Business
Customs adopted 28 exchange rates to clear goods in Q1 – CG
Customs adopted 28 exchange rates to clear goods in Q1 – CG
The Nigeria Customs Service says it adopted 28 different foreign exchange rates in the clearance of imported goods at the ports based on the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at a press briefing, where he said the agency also generated a total of N1.3 trillion during the period.
The fluctuations and frequent Forex exchange rates, he said, sent negative signals and disrupted activities at the ports.
He said, “In the last quarter, a total of 28 rates were directed by the CBN, ranging from N951.94 per $1 in January 2024 to a peak of N1,662.35 per $1 in February 2024.
“While a singular exchange rate of N951.94 per $1 was maintained in January, February witnessed 15 different spot rates ranging from N951.94 per $1 to N1,662.35 per $1.
“March saw a total of 13 different spot rates applied, ranging from N1,303.84 to N1,630.16. These fluctuations resulted in an average applied exchange rate of N1,314.03 per $1 in the clearance of Customs goods during the quarter.
“The repercussions of these fluctuating rates have sent concerning signals to our stakeholders, affecting and disrupting activities.”
Adeniyi also said a total of N1.3 trillion was generated in revenue by the Customs Service in the first quarter of 2024.
The CG added that over 572 seizures were made with a duty-paid value of N10bn.
He said, “The collection for the first quarter represents a substantial increase of 122.35% compared to the same period last year, where N606,119,935,146.67.
“When compared to the Federal Government’s annual revenue target of N5.07 trillion for the NCS to collect in 2024, the target translates to a monthly revenue target of N423 billion.”
The CG also said a total of N1.6 billion was earned through its electronic auction platform launched in the first quarter of the year.
Maritime
Tinubu names ex-LAMATA boss as new NIMASA DG
Tinubu names ex-LAMATA boss as new NIMASA DG
President Bola Tinubu has named Dr Dayo Mobereola as the director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
This came after the exit of Dr Bashir Jamoh, whose tenure recently expired.
The announcement is contained in a statement issued Tuesday night by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity.
The statement said, “Dr Mobereola holds a Ph.D, and an M.Sc in Transport Economics from the University of Wales, United Kingdom. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport, England, and a fellow of the same institute in Nigeria.”
“He was the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) from 2003 to 2015 and was also the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State from 2015 to 2016.
“In the private sector, he was Deputy Managing Director and Project Development Director at AFM Consulting Plc, London. He was also Senior Economist at British Petroleum Shipping Limited, London.”
The special adviser said Tinubu expects Mobereola to bring his vast experience to bear in his new role under the leadership of Adegboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy.
Maritime
NIMASA DG Jamoh tenure expires, Offodile takes charge
NIMASA DG Jamoh tenure expires, Offodile takes charge
Outgoing Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has handed over the affairs of the agency to Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chudi Offodile.
This is after the expiration of Jamoh’s tenure on March 10, 2024.
A statement signed by NIMASA spokesman, Edward Osagie, said the outgoing NIMASA DG expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for giving him the opportunity to serve in the capacity and urged the next leadership of the agency to consolidate on the gains of the past four years.
“I wish to express gratitude to Almighty Allah and the Federal Government for the privilege given me to serve Nigeria in this capacity, as I count myself a privileged Nigerian to have occupied this position, while also contributing my quota to the Nigerian maritime sector.
“Let me also use this opportunity to assure the staff of the agency that wherever I am, I will still remain a part of this family; a place I have spent the active 30 years of my life,” Jamoh said.
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