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N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by ichomi(m): 12:27am On Mar 17, 2013 |
The Federal Government has approved N2bn for the development of facilities at Maritime Academy, Oron in Akwa Ibom State to upgrade its programme to a degree awarding institution. President Gooodluck Jonathan disclosed this in Lagos, saying the fund had been built into this year’s budget. A statement on Friday quoted the President as saying the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency had earlier offered the institute N1bn intervention fund to transform it into a world-standard institution. President Jonathan spoke through the Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar, at the 2013 Nigerian Maritime Expo. He said the academy was already collaborating with the World Maritime University in Sweden to streamline its curriculum and assist in strengthen its manpower capacity. Formerly called the Nautical College of Nigeria, the academy was established in 1979 to train shipboard officers, ratings and shore-based management personnel. By the end of 2008, the academy had trained about 4,300 Nigerian Merchant Navy officers and more than 65,000 other workers in marine operations. The President also announced government’s plan to establish another maritime university at Okeronkoko, Delta State, in addition to the support given to the academy. This, he said, underscored the commitment of his administration to the nation’s maritime development. He said the maritime industry contributed significantly to the global economy with over 90 per cent of the world trade carried by sea. According to him, Nigeria had about 70 per cent of the ship traffic, cargo throughput and volume of trade in the West Africa and Central African sub-regions. He said, “Nigeria’s volume of trade has steadily risen from 82 million tonnes of cargo in2008 to 93.7 million in 2009 and 100 million in 2012, with containers volume of 1.4 million TEUs in 2011. “The maritime industry is therefore growing and will no doubt position Nigeria in no distant future as a maritime hub of Africa.” The President expressed worry at the congestion at the ports despite reducing the agencies operating there from 14 to seven. He said the Federal Government was taking fresh measures to fully address the problem. One of the measures, he said, was to urgently professionalise freight forwarding practice in accordance with CRFFN Act 2007. http://www.punchng.com/business/fg-approves-n2bn-to-develop-maritime-academy/ www.emmanuelbabatunde.com 2 Likes |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by taharqa: 1:57am On Mar 17, 2013 |
Good move.... 1 Like |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Nobody: 6:09am On Mar 17, 2013 |
taharqa:Bros, dem never do am now 1 Like |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by ypzilanti: 8:43am On Mar 17, 2013 |
And 4 billion for PEJs first ladies building in Abuja. A good one, but just shows what a joke it is spending that money on Patience. |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by taharqa: 8:46am On Mar 17, 2013 |
sheyie2007:Bros, Dem go do am. Dem approve money to build 9 new Universities, in less than 2 yrs Dem do am. Dem approve money to upgrade Police college for Kano to Police University, e don almost ready. Dem approve money to build 104 Almajiri Model Boarding/Day Schools, in less than a yr Dem do am finish about 70 already, etc etc. By their Fruits you shall know Dem, and Believe Dem... Hapi Sunday, Bros 13 Likes |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by peleson: 10:31am On Mar 17, 2013 |
It is ok but more should be done. Why has GEJ administration avoided putting up any project in RIVERS STATE? |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by PointB: 10:43am On Mar 17, 2013 |
Good move. I would like to see a Military Academy and Police Academy established in the SE/SS Zone. It will certainly go a long way in balancing ethnic composition of these institution. 4 Likes |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by nairaman66(m): 10:47am On Mar 17, 2013 |
Many Oga at the top things!! |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Regiblinkz(m): 10:47am On Mar 17, 2013 |
Finally good news coming out of this country |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Nobody: 10:48am On Mar 17, 2013 |
It is not about approving;it is about execution. |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Nobody: 10:50am On Mar 17, 2013 |
Maritime Academy is actually a prime area we should put more resources into. I do not think 2B is enough to upgrade the facilities to a world class institute but its commendable to see action being taken in that direction. 3 Likes |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Itoroetti(m): 10:52am On Mar 17, 2013 |
taharqa: Bros, Dem go do am. Dem approve money to build 9 new Universities, in less than 2 yrs Dem do am. Dem approve money to upgrade Police college for Kano to Police University, e don almost ready. Dem approve money to build 104 Almajiri Model Boarding/Day Schools, in less than a yr Dem do am finish about 70 already, etc etc. By their Fruits you shall know Dem, and Believe Dem... Hapi Sunday, Bros Baba God go deh shower blessing on u everyday as u kip believing in nigeria's transfprmation via ebele jonathan.Goodluck is working,nigeria is reaping the bountiful blessing. 6 Likes |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by ypzilanti: 11:58am On Mar 17, 2013 |
Billyonaire: Maritime Academy is actually a prime area we should put more resources into. I do not think 2B is enough to upgrade the facilities to a world class institute but its commendable to see action being taken in that direction. Yeah...simple budget reassignment of First Lady's 4 billion naira allocation for fancy building will be good, don't you think? |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Ijawboi(m): 12:57pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
I pray that our Oga at the top will touch the hearts of our oga's below so that this projects would be executed... Daz all 1 Like |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by mrman2(m): 1:01pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
This is wonderful news for the cadets at MAN oron. This explains the new buildings springing up here and there, and the acquisition of more land. At least now we don't have to run to poland and sweden to further our education. We still need a ship though, the simulator is fine but it's nothing compared to the real thing. 1 Like |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by naijathings(m): 1:15pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
2 Billion to develop a whole MARITIME ACADEMY but 4Bn for first lady house... can't shout sha. |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by defashan: 1:21pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
PointB: Good move. You have the biggest and dirtiest market in Africa called Onitsha main market and Ariaria in Aba with branches at Ladipo,Alaba,kaduna,kano.etc...now police and Military Academies don de hungry you...greedy man... |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by joshuaidibia(m): 1:52pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
Am hapi. My frnd jst got admitd. Very soon he wl b an oga at d top. Bt 4 nw,he s an oga at d botom. |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by otokx(m): 2:00pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
Hope it will be used properly. |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by talk2s(m): 2:11pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
ypzilanti: Why are you sadists, pessimists and destructive critics always this judgemental. If GEJ approves 10 projects and 9 out of the 10 are on target except one that may not be too good, has he not tried, even better than past Presidents of this country- both military and civilian? Besides, is he not human with a little degree of fallibility? You tell me, are infallible and perfect? Man, grow up and learn the art of appreciation so that your life will appreciate in value! |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Lateef9961(m): 2:56pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
Gud move by presido |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by ikweremilitant: 3:14pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
taharqa: Bros, Dem go do am. Dem approve money to build 9 new Universities, in less than 2 yrs Dem do am. Dem approve money to upgrade Police college for Kano to Police University, e don almost ready. Dem approve money to build 104 Almajiri Model Boarding/Day Schools, in less than a yr Dem do am finish about 70 already, etc etc. By their Fruits you shall know Dem, and Believe Dem... Hapi Sunday, Brosno mind d sadist |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by efosanice: 3:37pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
2 billion for maritime academy, 4 billion for patience peace mission building,where are we going in Nigeria |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Dagods(m): 4:07pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
4da fast fingers pls hit us wen da project is 60% done&i wil humbly lead d chants;4"NIGERIA koni bajee'ooo"JONATHAN. Gud move if executed,2 my eastern bros' dem dere wil be a 2nd Niger bridge,learn 2 apreciate wat u hav, it muz not be a military sch. |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by manny4life(m): 5:28pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
defashan: What concerns SE markets with this topic now? Smh @ stupidity @OP, good initiative and development. Haters will continue hating what GEJ is working. |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Nobody: 8:21pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
mr_man: This is wonderful news for the cadets at MAN oron. This explains the new buildings springing up here and there, and the acquisition of more land. At least now we don't have to run to poland and sweden to further our education. We still need a ship though, the simulator is fine but it's nothing compared to the real thing.RIGHT THERE..AND THE FG NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THE ACTIVITIES OF NIMASA..MONIES APPROVED FOR VARIOUS TRAINING PROGRAMS LIKE STCW95,TANKER FAMILIARISATION,E.D.H,....ARE EITHER BEING HOARDED OR DIVERTED OR USED TO TRAIN THEIR OWN STAFF AND COHORTS TO THE NEGLECT OF THE M.W.U.N, MARITIME WORKERS UNION OF NIGERIA. AND SERIOUSLY SPEAKING,THE MIN OF TRANSPORTATION AND NIMASA ARE HAUSA/FULANI INFESTED,AND MOST OF THEM ARE GROUCHY AND DOGS IN MANGERS. AND IMAGINE HOW MANY NIGERIANS THAT WOULD BE EMPLOYED IF WE HAVE OUR OWN SHIPS EXPORTING CRUDE OIL AND THE NUMEROUS REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS DERIVABLE FROM OUR LIGHT CRUDE,PICTURE THE NUMBER OF NIGERIANS THAT WOULD BE ENGAGED WHEN ALL OUR REFINERIES ARE IN OPTIMAL OPERATIONS! GOD HAS REALLY BLESSED US..WE ONLY NEED TO PUT TRIBALISM AND GREED AWAY CORRUPTION IS REALLY SECONDARY,I STAND TO BE CORRECTED THOUGH... |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by authecosta911(m): 10:51pm On Mar 17, 2013 |
Gud decision from our oga @ the top. |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by JENMAUCY(f): 7:24am On Mar 18, 2013 |
defashan:you re a full for sayin that....its like you visit onitsha last around june last year |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Ebao2(m): 10:34am On Mar 18, 2013 |
can someone mention the maritime academy we have in nigeria |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Kckelly: 12:14am On Mar 19, 2013 |
Iam a cadet of this great institution(MAN oron). I want to let u guys know that 2billion is a huge money 4 us in terms development of facilities, bt 2billion cannot acquire a 20000dwt of a vessel. Let d presido do more 4 us. Long live MAN ORON |
Re: N2bn Approved To Develop Maritime Academy by Benedette9(m): 12:36am On Mar 22, 2013 |
ichomi: The Federal Government has approved N2bn for the development of facilities at Maritime Academy, Oron in Akwa Ibom State to upgrade its programme to a degree awarding institution. ichomi: The Federal Government has approved N2bn for the development of facilities at Maritime Academy, Oron in Akwa Ibom State to upgrade its programme to a degree awarding institution. ichomi: The Federal Government has approved N2bn for the development of facilities at Maritime Academy, Oron in Akwa Ibom State to upgrade its programme to a degree awarding institution. |
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