The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to scaling up the rating of Nigerian ports globally.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola said this on Wednesday in Apapa, Lagos during the commissioning event of the ‘Mission to Seafarers Center’.
He explained that the reconstruction of the facility would scale up Nigeria’s rating in the global maritime community.
“With increasing global competition, it has become imperative for nations to make a conscious effort to deepen the competitiveness of their ports. The reconstruction of this facility will undoubtedly scale up Nigeria’s rating in the global maritime community.” Oyetola said.
The former Osun State Governor added that improving Nigeria’s trade balance is crucial to strengthening the value of naira.
“Improving Nigeria’s balance of trade which is crucial to strengthening the value of the naira and creating employment is top on Mr. President’s policy agenda
“Given the pivotal role that the maritime sector plays in actualizing this noble objective, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, under my leadership, is determined to equip seafarers and all maritime workers with the enabling tools to tackle and overcome work-related challenges. This is part of our concerted effort to ensure the maximization of the comparative advantages that our maritime resources present,” he added.
The minister charged heads of maritime agencies to be more audacious and innovative in spearheading smart initiatives that create opportunities and open up new vistas of growth.
“You can rest assured of my unflinching support towards the implementation of such initiatives. Let me seize this moment to reaffirm the renewed commitment and result-oriented approach of the Ministry,” he said.
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