By Sylva OBASI The Controller, Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has charged officers and men of the Command to intensify revenue generation, strengthen anti-smuggling operations and uphold professionalism and discipline in the discharge of their duties. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that Comptroller Oshoba gave the charge during the Command’s monthly…
By Sylva OBASI Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, Prince Segun Oduntan, has pledged his support for the newly elected leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, urging the association to champion professionalism, ethical journalism and balanced reportage within the maritime sector. Oduntan gave the assurance while receiving the MARAN…
By Ikechukwu Onyemekara GM Corporate Affairs, NPA From humble beginnings at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) when he was employed on October 17th 1994 (Same month of his birth) as a junior staff on Grade Level 3, Paul Ikherovba Erakhifu popularly known as “Texas” by dint of diligence, determination, discipline and desire rose to the…
By Sylva OBASI SIFAX Group has congratulated Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde on his election as the new President of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN), describing his emergence as a reflection of his professionalism and dedication to maritime journalism. The congratulatory message was conveyed in a formal letter signed by Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, Chairman…
By Sylva OBASI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dayo Mobereola has felicitated maritime stakeholders on the occasion of this year’s Workers Day. The DG saluted the passion and distinguished service of various stakeholders whose efforts continue to significantly contribute to the development of the Nigerian maritime industry….
By Sylva OBASI The Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, DC Wale Moses Adewole, paid a familiarisation visit to the palaces of the Onigbeti of Igbeti, the Iba of Kishi, and the Okere of Saki in Oyo State, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions in the Command’s area of responsibility….
By Sylva OBASI The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Oyo/Osun Chapter, under the leadership of its Chairperson, Mrs. Omowunmi Adewole, has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian service through a series of outreach visits to vulnerable groups in society. PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that the Association visited the Ibadan Motherless Babies Home and the House of Providence…
By Sylva OBASI The Customs Area Controller in charge of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila has begun his era as the newly deployed Unit Head with a familiarisation visit to sister security agencies along the Lagos-Abidjan business corridor. Speaking at the 243 Recce Battalion Ibereko Barracks in Badagry on Wednesday, the Area Controller explained…
Face of Maritime International (FOMI) has joined other maritime stakeholders to congratulate and celebrate a dynamic women leader, Hajia Bola Muse who marked her birthday recently in Lagos. In a congratulatory message sent to Hajia Bola Muse, the Director of FOMI, Mr Sylva Obasi described the foremost female freight forwarder as an epitome of beauty…
By Sylva OBASI In what appears to be a novel idea which is the first of its kind in the industry, the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has concluded plans to celebrate its past presidents whose sweats, dedication and sacrifices have contributed immensely to the transformation of the association into a colossus in maritime…
