Bello-Koko
THE Acting Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko has affirmed the commitment and determination of the Authority to improving the welfare of seafarers in the sub sector towards providing improved and efficient services to the growth of the country.
Koko made these remarks during a presentation of a goodwill message at the 2021 World Maritime Day celebration with the theme “Seafarers at the core of Shipping Future”, organized by the Federal Ministry of Transportation in Lagos.
The NPA Acting MD charged stakeholders, to make available a friendly environment to the seafarers in view of the critical role they play out at sea on behalf of the Nigerian nation, noting that their positive role and contribution to the growth of global trade cannot be ignored.
Bello Koko said the theme of this year’s celebration captures the essence of the professionalism showcased by the seafarers even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Furthermore, the Acting Managing Director of NPA noted that sea transportation is world acclaimed as the most environmentally friendly form of transportation.
He challenged stakeholders to be more contributive in ensuring that global ports operations are eco-friendlier while effort should be in unison towards the actualization of world ports sustainability.
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