• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

NPA Reassures Oil Industry Of Adequate Vessel Pilotage Services

by Yusuf Babalola
2 years ago
in News
npa
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, said the compulsory vessel pilotage regime of the authority is efficient to support the oil, gas and allied sector of the economy.

Advertisement

Bello-Koko said this in Lagos State while delivering a paper on Port Strategies to Promote Seamless Import of Petroleum Products, at a forum organised by the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

Bello-Koko, who was represented by the General Manager, Office of the Managing Director, Ayodele Durowaiye, said pilotage, towage and mooring services represent some of the major areas supporting the oil industry, even in a post subsidy removal regime.

According to him, the NPA has invested heavily in the provision of berthing facilities directly for ships while working with critical government and non government stakeholders like the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

The NPA MD who was a guest speaker at an event organised by stakeholders in the oil importation business, added that the authority has continually invested in equipment to support its operations across various pilotage districts.

RELATED

Kwara Hosts 2024 Best Nollywood Awards In November

Kwara Gov’t To Spend Another N20bn On School Infrastructure

2 minutes ago
2027: ‘Tinubu’s Re-election Our Only Project In Kogi,’ Says Kogi West Senator

2027: ‘Tinubu’s Re-election Our Only Project In Kogi,’ Says Kogi West Senator

23 minutes ago

Giving a breakdown of NPA interventions across various operational areas comprising four pilotage districts, Bello-Koko said in addition to existing platforms, the NPA acquired two units of 80 Bollard Pull Tugs to support its operations at Dangote and Pinnacle Oil. He gave assurance that more are expected as the authority’s assessment shows greater potential for increased oil related maritime operations in the Lekki axis in future.

On dredging to support vessel navigation, he said, “NPA dredging campaigns are regularly undertaken notably in Lagos where we have a joint venture (JV) relationship with the Lagos Channel Management (LCM) and Bonny Channel Management, for the Bonny /Port Harcourt axis.”

This is for both capital and maintenance dredging done to allow bigger draft ships to access the ports seamlessly and at cost saving amounts

“In Warri Pilotage District, the restriction to the port in Warri is that of cargo that can be loaded, not necessarily the size of the vessel. The authority is working hard to address the issue of collapsed breakwater moles which causes serious siltation into the Escravos Channel. The consultancy service for the project has been completed and advert for bidding by contractors will soon be out

“For the Calabar Channel Management, there is a Presidential directive that all court cases involving the parties should be suspended to pave way for take off of the channel management company joint venture relationship. This is a good development that will eventually ensure dredging campaign that addresses the restrictions to the cargo volumes that can be loaded onboard vessels arriving the port,” he said

He added that his office has commissioned several study groups to look into tariffs on ship/harbour dues and the issue of payment in foreign currency but noted that the dredging cost, quay wall strengthening and other costs associated with the services NPA offers are denominated in US dollars.

According to him the current port rehabilitation cost which NPA is about undertaking is estimated to cost a billion US dollars.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Mohbad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry Make First Public Appearance After Release From Custody

Next Post

Subsidy Removal: Osun Civil Servants To Receive N15,000 Monthly, Pensioners N10,000

Yusuf Babalola

Yusuf Babalola

You May Like

Kwara Hosts 2024 Best Nollywood Awards In November
News

Kwara Gov’t To Spend Another N20bn On School Infrastructure

2025/08/07
2027: ‘Tinubu’s Re-election Our Only Project In Kogi,’ Says Kogi West Senator
News

2027: ‘Tinubu’s Re-election Our Only Project In Kogi,’ Says Kogi West Senator

2025/08/07
Ebonyi Debunks Probe Of Gov Nwifuru’s Aide Over Alleged N200m Contract Scam
News

Gov Nwifuru Orders Inspection Of Vehicles Allocated To Gov’t Officials

2025/08/07
Viatris Unveils ‘EmpowerED For Life’ To Advocate For Men’s Health In Africa
Health

Viatris Unveils ‘EmpowerED For Life’ To Advocate For Men’s Health In Africa

2025/08/07
‘I Will Never Insult Him’, Abba Moro Denies Attacking David Mark Over PDP Exit
News

‘I Will Never Insult Him’, Abba Moro Denies Attacking David Mark Over PDP Exit

2025/08/07
BBNaija: Dede Dumps ‘First Fish’ Kola, Says ‘I Be Vegetarian Now’
Entertainment

BBNaija: Dede Dumps ‘First Fish’ Kola, Says ‘I Be Vegetarian Now’

2025/08/07
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Kwara Gov’t To Spend Another N20bn On School Infrastructure

2027: ‘Tinubu’s Re-election Our Only Project In Kogi,’ Says Kogi West Senator

Gov Nwifuru Orders Inspection Of Vehicles Allocated To Gov’t Officials

Ordega Visits Survivors of Yelwata Attacks, Donates Relief Materials

Viatris Unveils ‘EmpowerED For Life’ To Advocate For Men’s Health In Africa

CHAN 2024: Chelle Cautions Super Eagles B Against Early Home Return

NFF Chieftains Visit Recuperating Coach Kadiri Ikhana in Hospital

‘I Will Never Insult Him’, Abba Moro Denies Attacking David Mark Over PDP Exit

Ademola Lookman Departs Italy Amidst Transfer Stand-Off With Atalanta

BBNaija: Dede Dumps ‘First Fish’ Kola, Says ‘I Be Vegetarian Now’

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.