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How has the maritime industry fared in 2018?
From the perspective of a freight forwarder, I can authoritatively say that 2018 has not being…
Do you support the call for the creation of the Ministry of Maritime?
Yes and the reason why it’s necessary is because the maritime sector is huge and as…
Has the 8th National Assembly impacted positively on the maritime industry?
Of all the Senate committees since 1999, we have not had a maritime committee that has…
What can be done to curb incessant importation of Tramadol?
Quick action must be taken before the importation of these drugs escalates. The government need to…
Should the National Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) be scrapped?
It is a total capital flight of our scarce resources. We have maritime schools that are…
What are your expectations from the new CRFFN Governing Council?
I expect them to look into the problems affecting most of the freight forwarders at the…
What is your view on the emergence of Tsanni Abubakar as CRFFN Chairman?
The APC government, led by President Muhammadu Buhari is known for such, appointing non-professional to oversee…
Do you think Customs can achieve paperless cargo clearance by 2021?
They can if they really want to with the level they have attained in Information Technology.…
Is NIMASA doing enough to address insecurity on Nigeria’s waters?
Talking about the issue of security, for Nigeria, it is always armed robbery and piracy. It…
Are women playing enough roles in Nigeria’s shipping sector?
No they are not. Shipping has historically been a male-dominated industry and that way of doing…
Should Customs continue to intercept goods on the highway?
I will say yes when one considers the number of containers being released daily from the…