Blue Economy: INYC commends NPA management's directive on use of Warri Port, demands reconstruction of Escravos Breakwater

The Itsekiri National Youth Council, INYC, has commended the management of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, following its order that vessels and cargo operations be redirected to Warri Port, as part of national strategy to decongest Lagos ports and promote regional economic balance.                                              

The zenith Itsekiri youth body in a statement released Wednesday in Warri, Delta State, asserted that the directive underscores the determination of  NPA management to focus on operational efficiency, safety of navigation and mandatory compliance with standard procedures, in - line with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,  which is geared towards developing our Blue Economy.                                    

The INYC in the statement authored by its President, Comrade Appearance Afejuku and Secretary , Hon. Raymond Pira, expressed delight that the NPA  has established clear guidelines for vessels and operators within the Warri Pilotage District.                                          

Whilst calling on the Lagos state government to support the renewed policy drive by NPA to scale up operations of ports in the Niger Delta, INYC stressed the need for the federal government to reconstruct the Escravos Breakwater, which collapsed long time ago.                                  

According to the foremost Itsekiri youth body, collapse of the Escravos Breakwater, has led to significant increase in siltation and navigation problems as well as causing vessels to run aground, resulting in suspended operations and financial losses.

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