Esther Komolafe

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has alerted the public to the existence of fake social media accounts purporting to be his. Dr. Mobereola, via his verified social media handle @MobereolaD, stated that these unauthorized accounts are not affiliated with him or NIMASA and warned the public to be cautious when interacting with them. The NIMASA DG emphasized that any entity or individual claiming to act on behalf of the agency or its executive management is false and should be treated with suspicion. He urged the public to verify claims and…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced key management appointments and redeployments to enhance strategic service delivery. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, approved the appointments and redeployments following the statutory retirement of some members of the management team. The appointments include: - BM Jibo as Acting Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) of Finance Administration and Technical Services (FATS) - O.A Alajogun as Acting DCG of Enforcement, Inspection and Investigation (EI&I) - IG Umar as Acting Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) of Headquarters - O.A Salefu as Acting ACG of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) - B.A Makinde as Acting ACG…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service's commitment to transparency and fairness in promoting deserving candidates. Speaking during an inspection visit to an examination venue in Abuja on Monday, August 19, 2024, CGC Adeniyi emphasized the Service's dedication to maintaining its high standards. "We are committed to applying the same rigorous standards as in the previous promotion exercise, which was widely recognized for its fairness. Our goal and standard remain to ensure that every deserving candidate is promoted on merit," he stated. CGC Adeniyi highlighted the security measures in place to prevent malpractice and ensure…

A maritime expert, Mr. Suresh Prabhakar, has called for a practical approach to address drug trafficking in the maritime sector, citing the huge revenue loss and long detention of ships and seafarers. Prabhakar, Director of Operations at Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, Hong Kong, spoke at the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) and Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron (AMANO) Conference in Lagos. He highlighted instances where the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) detained ships for months, resulting in significant costs for ship owners. Prabhakar appealed for uniformity in approaching drug trafficking cases, emphasizing the need for…

The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) and the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (AMANO) are joining forces to tackle the escalating threats of drug smuggling and human trafficking in the maritime domain. A conference scheduled for August 22, 2024, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, will bring together stakeholders to address these challenges and find solutions. Chaired by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Gboyega Oyetola, the conference aims to align with critical agencies to eradicate drug and human smuggling/trafficking, penalize perpetrators, and ensure the industry's growth potentials are not…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Command, Idiroko border, has achieved a significant increase in revenue collection, rising from N12 million to over N77 million per month. Comptroller James Ojo attributed this success to the leadership style of the Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi, which encourages officers to excel. Comptroller Ojo stated that the command has made significant strides in anti-smuggling activities, seizures, and revenue generation without recording any casualties. He emphasized the importance of intelligence gathering and community engagement in achieving these results. The command has also improved its relationship with the bordering communities, with Comptroller Ojo meeting with…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reiterated its dedication to providing quality training for beneficiaries of the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP). The agency's Director General, Dr. Mobereola, dismissed media reports claiming that NIMASA plans to withdraw NSDP cadets from Centurion University in India, stating that the agency is merely conducting due diligence on the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure the best interests of Nigerian students are protected. Dr. Mobereola emphasized that NIMASA is not recalling any NSDP beneficiaries from Centurion University but rather working to address gaps in the existing MoU. He cited issues…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is set to revolutionize operations at the Onne Port Complex with the implementation of an Electronic Call-Up System, following approval from the Federal Executive Council. Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, NPA's leadership, emphasized the project's urgency during a pre-implementation visit from the system's operators, Callup Technology Services Limited and Forge Concepts Limited. The system aims to fast-track automation of truck traffic at Onne Port before the end of the quarter, in line with the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy's directive. The Managing Director stressed the importance of integrating the new system with existing and upcoming technologies,…