‘Investment in ports will reposition maritime sector’

, yesterday, said government’s huge investment in the maritime sector is aimed at repositioning the country as a leading nation in the marine business.

“We recognise the critical role that efficient port operations play in accelerating economic growth and will do all that is required to update the existing facilities to deliver on this. By acquiring these modern marine crafts, we are reaffirming our commitment to maximise the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement.

He said the NPA has deployed a three-pronged strategy driven by people- technology, infrastructure and equipment such as the state-of-the-art vessels that were commissioned yesterday.He noted that the acquisition of the marine craft is part of the fulfillment of NPA’s deliverables under the Presidential/Ministerial Performance Bond to optimise Nigeria’s marine and blue economy by providing relevant marine technology and equipment.

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