The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azuJaji Sambo has called on the Management of NigerIan Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to ensure prompt deployment of the Modular Floating Dockyard.
NIMASA Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh who made this known recently,said the Minister described the deployment of the Modular Dockyard as one of the low hanging fruits he hopes would be delivered to the nation within the next few months.
In his words,“When we met with the Honorable Minister last month, he made it clear that we need to deploy the Modular Floating Dockyard for the benefit of Nigerians.
In the same vein, he disclosed that, NIMASA and the NigerIan port Authority (NPA) are set to complete the operationalization of the NIMASA Modular Floating Dockyard.
According to Dr.Jamoh, the operation wil be a reality with the installation of dolphins and repair of facilities at the NPA Continental Shipyard facility, where the floating dock would be operated from.
Dr Jamoh also stated that NIMASA has also concluded ongoing discussions with its co-partner, NPA and other managing partners to provide the Continental Shipyard for the anchoring of the Dockyard.
“The truth is that we are working round the clock daily to ensure the Dockyard is put to use”
“We are working closely with the Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA), using lessons from past mistakes, to ensure a productive and sustainable deployment of the Modular Dockyard”.
The NIMASA DG stated further that, “Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission(ICRC) is closely providing guidance for the deployment of the national asset on a Public Private Partnership( PPP) model, adding that the floating dock needs to go through an installation process before it starts functioning or be put to use” Dr. Jamoh concluded.