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Operatives  of the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted huge quantity of unregistered pharmaceuticals drugs smuggled into the country through the Abidjan -Lagos corridors. The drugs, which included 1076 bottles of 100ml Morphin sulfate; 94 bottles of 60ml Amadiaquine suspension; 2,970 packages of 500mg Vermox; 390 packets by 1,000 tablets of 100mg Mepacrine tablets; 298 packets of 100mg Clofenac SR, 1,485 packages of 50mg Losartail Potassium and 499 packages of 400mg Virest 400 Aciclovir tablets have Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N27,861,538.00. While handing over the smuggled unregistered drugs and Parading the arrested suspects in connection with the seizure of.553 parcels of Cannabis Sativa seized on the 21st of April to the relevant government agencies, the Customs Area Controller of Seme Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi mni, said the unregistered pharmaceuticals were intercepted on May 9, along the Abidjan Lagos Corridor (ALCO), around 8:30am, during s

The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for African Development (AUDA-NEPAD) has assured its readiness to join hands with the federal and Imo state government in the dredging of Oguta Lake and Orashi River to the make the South East to have a seaport. The Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, Gloria Akobundu, who described the project as innovative and timely assured that the organisation was ready to offer necessary assistance in terms of mobilization of funds and technical assistance which will lead to the construction of a seaport. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, last week flagged off the hypographic survey/dredging of sea route, stretching from Oguta Lake to Orashi River to Degema and the Atlantic Ocean. The project involves the clearance of the entire route to open up the economic corridor in the south-east and enhance maritime security in the Niger Delta region being championed by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. According to a ThisDay Newspaper reports,

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko, has won the     Champion Newspapers.’ 2022 “Maritime Icon’ of the year. This, according to Champion Newspapers Nigeria Ltd is in recognition of his fast track of the approval processes leading to the operationalisation of Nigeria’s first deep seaport, unprecedented revenue generation and remittances to consolidated revenue fund, port infrastructure renewal, milestone steps towards the deployment of the Port Community System PCS to lay the necessary groundworks for the National Single Window to tackle the challenges of duplicity of functions and attendant delays in the ports. Other major milestones of the Bello Koko administration includes the facilitation of the renewed export orientation of the Federal Government and efforts towards increased utilisation of ports in the eastern region, upon which basis, the publishers and editorial board of Daily Champion Newspapers conferred him with the award of “Maritim

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, has been honored with an award as the Public Servant Of the year 2022 by Champion Newspapers Nigeria Limited.   Jamoh, alongside some prominent Nigerians, which include Governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Sanwo Olu of Lagos, and Audu Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State received different categories of award last weekend in Lagos.   Presenting the award on behalf of the organization to the DG, the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe said the award was in recognition of his achievements in NIMASA. The Champion Newspapers said Jamoh's recognition was borne out of the fact that the agency under his leadership has made fresh inputs due to his leadership skills.    “We note with delight, that you are first among the leading Directors -General/CEO's of government agencies in Nigeria that have distinguished themselves not only as very resourceful busine

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), in commemoration of the 2023 World Safety Day, organized a safety workshop with the theme “Zero offshore incidents, a culture of prevention”.   This is in line with the International Labour Organization, (ILO) declared theme of  “A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work”.   The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR who declared the workshop open noted that NIMASA, with responsibilities of Flag and Port State activities, which often times takes place offshore, is committed to the wellbeing of its staff.    “As a regulator of safety in the maritime sector, the Agency is obligated to ensure not only the safety of those who work in the wider maritime sector, but also the safety of its staff. Safety, like charity, should begin at home and we are committed to achieving safety standards acceptable globally “he said.   The DG who was represented by the Head, Maritime Safety

  By Chinonye Anyatonwu The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP),has expressed sadness over the death of an outstanding maritime practitioner and Chairman of Nigerian Ship Owners Forum, Barr. Margaret Nkem Onyema- Orakwusi. CONMMEP, through its National President, Alhaji Tunde Umar-Daniah, in a letter he personally signed and made available to the media, described late Barr. Orakwusi as an Icon, a great voice and a patriotic Nigerian whose contributions to the maritime industry earned her a place in the compendium of “Maritime Personalities of All Times”. In the letter, CONMMEP expressed shock over the death of Barrister (Mrs) Margaret Onyema- Orakwusi, saying that she died when her wealth of knowledge was much needed for the grooming of more future role models that would have risen to replicate and uphold her values in the maritime industry and other fields of endeavour. The President of the group, Alhaji Tunde Umar-Daniah, prayed God Almighty to grant the famil

  By Chinonye Anyatonwu President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR approves the appointment of Professor Umar Adam Katsayal, mni as the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State. In a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr Magdalene Ajani,    conveyed the President’s approval, for a five-year tenure, effective from whenever the Vice-Chancellor assumes duty, in line with the Federal University of Transportation (Establishment) Act 2022, Part 1 Section 3(6). While congratulating the Vice-Chancellor, the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo charged the Vice-Chancellor to run with the vision that birthed the institution, graduating scholars that will break new grounds with cutting-edge interventions in the country’s transportation sector.  While wishing him well, he implored him to make the institution a university of national unity. Professor Umar Adam Katsayal is a professor of Pharmacognosy and D

  By Chinonye Anyatonwu The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR has stated that inter-agency collaboration is critical to sustaining the efforts to curb criminal activities in the Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). The DG made this assertion when he played host to the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP); Major General (rtd) Barry Ndiomu at the headquarters of the Agency in Lagos. He also applauded the visit of the Amnesty boss, and added that it was timely and a wake-up call to synergy, in order to sustain the tempo of policing the Nigerian waters, while also actively engaging and empowering the youths on opportunities in the Nigerian maritime sector. Accordingly, he said; “Nigeria has received several commendations from the international community for the visible successes achieved in addressing insecurity in our maritime domain. As such, they are watching to see if we can su

By Chinonye Anyatonwu The Minister of Transportation, Mu’aju Jaji Sambo and the entire    Transport ministry    mourns the demise of    Barrister Margaret Nkem Onyema-Oriakwusi. According to a statement    issued by the Minister on Sunday    in Abuja, he described the    Onyema-Oriakwusi as a ‘jewel’ in the nation’s maritime industry. The statement reads, “I received with shock in the early hours of Saturday 29th April 2023, the passing of Chief (Ms) Barrister Margaret Nkem Onyema-Oriakwusi, a jewel in our nation’s maritime industry and a passionate voice among maritime practitioners at home and abroad. “While we mourn the loss of a jewel, a mother and an Amazon, we pay tributes to her and celebrate a life well    lived. “Her veritable contributions to the nation’s maritime growth, particularly in the Trawler business, among many others are worthy of mention. “Her highly cerebral views, passionate and endearing work ethic stands her out among her peers, and this we admire. “May the Alm

W omen in Maritime and Energy Awards (WIME) Advisory Board led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Chizoba Anyika has paid a condolence visit to commiserate with the family of Onyema and Orakwusi over the passing unto glory of Barr. Mrs. Margret Onyema-Orakwusi, a Maritime Lawyer and a Shipping Magnate. The Advisory Board joined other industry stakeholders and leaders to pay a condolence visit to the bereaved family on 1st May 2023 where the Chairperson noted with great pain that the Late Barr    Mrs.Margret Onyema-Orakwusi was not just a great supporter of WIME activities but also a recipient at the maiden edition of the prestigious awards in 2022 where she was honoured with the “Trailblazer in Maritime Excellence Award” due to her incredible strength, determination, devotion and indomitable contributions to the Maritime industry. Mrs. Anyika speaking in her condolence message stated that Late Mrs. Onyema-Orakwusi’s life-long passion and profession has contributed immensely in developing the Nig