Comments on Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Competition 

It is a nice competitive game and it is quiet enjoyable to watch. The organisers of…

Do you support the imposition of 25% penalty on detained vehicles by Customs?

This is not a levy but penalty on detained vehicles by Customs, which ought to have…

Do you support the clampdown by Customs on car marts?

I see the clampdown as a way of exploiting car marts owners because most of them…

What should NPA do to make the ports more efficient?

So far, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has been trying. In my own line of business,…

Do you support the plan by Federal Government to return toll gates on Federal roads?

I am not in support of the re-introduction of toll gates in Nigeria, I also read…

What should the Federal Government do to empower women in the maritime industry?

There should be more female involvement in key positions in the maritime industry. It is not…

What is your take on the CBN cashless policy?

Personally, I believe the new cashless policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is not…

What do you think is the best approach the Federal Government should adopt in addressing maritime security challenges in Nigeria?

Technology is the best approach because you cannot stop what you cannot see. Most times, the…

Do you support government’s plan to increase VAT to 7.5%?

At 5 percent, Nigeria has one of the lowest VAT rates in Africa. However, I am…

Why is it difficult to achieve single window in Nigeria?

Single window is new to us. Countries who have dominated this industry are 100 or 200…

How will you rate President Buhari’s 100 days in office?

I will score the President high for tackling insecurity, anti-corruption and reviving the economy. President Buhari…

Do you think the FG directive on Ease of Doing Business at the port has been effective three years after?

To some extent it has not been effective. One still hear of multiple officers conducting examinations…