Nigeria suffering from transport poverty – Says Dr Alban Igwe 
Anti-smuggling on waterways : Compt Bamisaiye on the saddle of Western Marine Command 
Border Security : CGC Adeniyi meets NFIU DG, proposes establishment of joint working team 
Giant strides : Global Transport Policy Annual Roundtable concludes plans to launch new initiative, bilingual magazine MAJAN Talkshow : Prince Adeyanju Bags Maritime Labour Icon Award
MAJAN Talkshow :
Prince Adeyanju Bags Maritime Labour Icon Award
…Says incoming government should develop Warri, Calabar ports
It was a memorable occasion yesterday, May 25, 2023, as the Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), honoured Prince Adewale Adeyanju, with the prestigious Maritime Labour Icon Award.
The Award was bestowed on him for his leadership prowess and outstanding performance, as the President-General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN).
Speaking during the special occasion, the President of MAJAN, Comrade Ray Ugochukwu, described Comrade Adeyanju as a reputable Maritime Labour Icon, who has through hard work and doggedness successfully liberated Maritime Workers from oppression by their employers.
In his remarks, Comrade Adeyanju, who is also the Deputy National President of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), expressed his pleasure on the proactiveness of Maritime Journalists in reporting activities in the sector.
Responding to questions on issues in the maritime industry, he called on the in-coming government to develop Warri and Calabar ports.
This, he said, becomes imperative to enhance greater productivity in the sector.
His words : “We have made our position known. The in-coming government should give attention to Warri, Calabar and other ports, instead of focusing only on Lagos ports alone, when other ports can be developed to boost growth in the industry.
“Also, government should put the ports access roads in good shape like what obtains in other countries.
“For instance, the access road to TinCan Island Port has been taken over by artisans, food vendors cooking on the roads and other commercial activities taking place there. If you go to TinCan port in the evening, you will even see pupils in their uniforms playing on the major road. This is not the only place. The road leading to Onne Port is nothing to reckon with. We are hopeful that the new administration will address these issues”.
More so, Adeyanju explained that creating a separate ministry for maritime is not the solution to problems militating against the growth of the sector.
He advised : “We need efficiency in the system and not creating another ministry within a ministry. Government should put the right people in management positions, in order to increase productivity and achieve efficiency in the port industry.”
