The N2.5bn Baro river port cargo handling equipment installation has been completed and set for commissioning, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has stated.
The Baro Riverport in Niger State, awarded in 2011/12 at a cost of N2,563,499,248.00 by the Federal Executive Council to Messrs CGGC Global Projects Ltd has been abandoned and left in ruins before the Sen. Adeleke Mamora led management resuscitated and turned its fortune around.
According to a statement signed recently by the NIWA Spokesman, Tayo Fadile, the agency’s MD/CEO, Senator (Dr.) Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora visited the Baro River Port to ascertain the level of work done so far and said the river port would soon start operation.
Mamora who was impressed by what he saw said the contractors are fixing the last equipment and that it will be ready in another one week or two.
The MD commended the contractors for a job well done and also the community for being a good host and encouraged them to ensure the safety and security of the River Port.
The MD stated that the equipment at the Baro port are first class and will bring glory not only to the host community and the State but the entire nation.
The MD added that the Baro river port, which is the flagship port in the North, will be commissioned in no distant future by Mr President Buhari.
In a related development, the NIWA MD has promised to improve the agency’s staff Welfare.
He made the promise while delivering a speech at the NIWA 2018 end of year party that took place in Lokoja, Niger State recently.
The Managing Director said the NIWA amendment Act is still alive with the National Assembly and all efforts are being made to ensure the successful passage of the Amendment Act.
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Senator Mamora encouraged staff to always put in the best and promised to pay the thirteenth-month salary in order to put smiles on the faces of the workers during this Christmas season.
The highlight of the event was the award of the Best Area Office which went to the Lagos Area office and Best Staff of the year 2018 which went to Mr Jethro John Jalgi also from Lagos Area Office.
Also, three General Managers and one Deputy General Manager that have retired from the services of NIWA were all honoured by the Management and staff of the Authority. They are Engr. Festus Ojimba, former General Manager Engineering Department; Engr. Elias Amado, General Manager (Project Management and Special Duties); Mr Bawa Zakari, former General Manager, Audit and Capt. White who until his retirement was Deputy General Manager (Marine).
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