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3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Omooba77: 6:27am On Aug 26, 2016 |
www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/3000-dock-workers-retrenched-20-shipping-companies-shut-operations/ LAGOS—MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, yesterday, said no fewer than 20 shipping companies, had shut operations in Nigeria due to unfavourable government’ policies, leading to the retrenchment of over 3000 workers in the last one year. At a briefing, President-General of the union, Mr. Anthony Emmanuel Nted, among other things, lamented that the jobs of over 2000 workers were also on the line and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene to save the sector from imminent collapse. Nted who declined to name the affected shipping companies, said they were verifiable in the ports, however warned that many more shipping companies were on the verge of folding up and were only doing skeletal services at the moment. Continuing, he said:” Today, we lament the action of the management of Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, in also planning to sack a section of the Dockworkers, especially the Tally Clerks and Onboard Security men in spite of their importance and relevance in the Port operations, as it affects the reoccurring scourge of tonnage under declaration and its negative impact on the nation’s economy. “The leakage of revenue through under declaration of tonnage should be seriously tackled. In this regard, we reiterate that Tally Clerks and Onboard Security men should be allowed to continue the critical job of uncovering and discouraging under tonnage which is often done with the unholy collaboration of NPA, shipping companies, agents and terminal operators. The Tally Clerks and onboard security men are capable of preventing these economic crimes as they were doing through their independent and physical tallying process. “Over 2000 workers(Tally clerks and onboard security men) are involved. Their reinstatement will go a long way in reducing the number of unemployed Nigerians, and also reducing the misery of their families.” The union demanded among others that “All access roads to the ports as a matter of urgency, should be expanded and rehabilitated to handle cargo traffic in the ports. The traditional rail operations in our seaports should be restored to reduce the pressure on our highways and daily fatal accidents and deaths from containers. Waterways should be developed for delivery of laden containers and heavy equipment through our coastal waters into the hinterland. The tank-farms which are now dangerously located close to the ports, residential areas and along the expressways and access roads close to the ports should be relocated far away from the seaports to stave-off the perennial gridlocks on the roads. “The volume of vehicles imported into Nigeria through Nigerian ports has collapsed to an all- time low, with consequent loss of thousands of jobs in the maritime sector. The new duty regime for vehicles introduced since 2004 and application of the new rate of exchange rate for duty calculations have made the importation of cars and trucks into Nigeria far too expensive. In the last two years, the number of vehicles arriving Nigeria has shrunk by almost two thirds, while the volume of cars smuggled through the Cotonou Border has continued to rise unabated. It is therefore necessary that the Federal Government reviews its stance on the Automative policy so as not to inflict any more suffering on the workers who are already having a hard time with price increases every day. “The Federal Government should look at making the importation of cars and trucks more competitive to enable the economy to grow. A significant reduction in the duties applicable on cars and trucks will go a long way in alleviating the challenges of our people and spur economic activities. “Government should as a matter of urgency adopt policies towards resuscitating the export of agricultural produces and mineral resources that were hitherto the main stay of the Nigerian economy before the discovery of oil. This will no doubt create jobs in our seaports and increase revenue for the government.” 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by tdayof(m): 6:41am On Aug 26, 2016 |
God help us. The nation is really confused and the biggest problem now is no one cares about the mass. The issue is now like the government saying let them drink water they can't die . As far they are alive there's nothing to worry about. As for the number of cars that reduced. Innoson should kindly bring out new cars with classic designs . Her designs should be able to compete with international brand. Nigerians are conscious when it comes to classic things. Anyway to all entrepreneurs out there, this is your time to be successful. Take advantage of the ecconomy issue. 40 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by sobmos(m): 6:41am On Aug 26, 2016 |
The companies are feeling the Buhari era of "Changi 62 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Innodon(m): 6:42am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Ok, bad economy Don reach their side 7 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Wasganfol(m): 6:42am On Aug 26, 2016 |
This is serious... God please come to our rescue... 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by jazinogold(m): 6:42am On Aug 26, 2016 |
May God help them 2 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Slimflame(m): 6:42am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Dis country sef 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by aleshsenior2000(m): 6:43am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Infact, there's fire on the mountain... 3 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by olaolaking: 6:43am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Haa! 3000? 1 Like |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by soccerdrum(m): 6:43am On Aug 26, 2016 |
And i still remember vividly how many Nigerians were chanting "Sai Baba" sometimes last year while calling one other guy from the south south "Clueless Jona-daft"... Just look around we country now,, wetin deh happen? APC = Change! PDP = Change de Change! And all this happens only in Africa's most populous nation. Why? 68 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by tundejoseph4(m): 6:43am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Buari is an agent of destruction 58 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Realist2: 6:44am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Nigeria is in a speed lane of retrogression, they sold progressive to us but on unveiling, we are seing regression of a decade progress. The unfortunate aspect is that those who sold this dummy to us have gone mute knowing their culpability, a repeat of 1984 scenario as we hope for another IBB to bailout the situation. 77 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by miki1(m): 6:45am On Aug 26, 2016 |
The attention of the person they are calling unfortunately hasn't healed from the ear infection..... it is well with NIGERIA 32 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by kaen1317: 6:45am On Aug 26, 2016 |
To be expected. When the cost of forex is high imports will suffer. PMB's headache 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Lamexx(m): 6:45am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Do you mean 3000 dock rats? They are ghost workers. Buhari did not cause the problem we are in....this is due to PDP's mess. APC will improve the economy and provides jobs in the millions....after an initial period of hardship. - Zombies Buhari is transforming the economy - Afonja We desperately need restructuring - IPOD We hope to improve our maritime sector by blocking leakages - Lie Mohammed CHANGE has reached the Maritime sector. Unstable companies are leaving the sector leaving room for more viable companies to come in - Minister Ameachi. Thank God I didn't vote this dullard in. Every news in the last one year has been negative. I just give up. 69 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by kaen1317: 6:47am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Week after week unfolds bad and gloomy news for the country. This change thing is becoming serious 21 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Tunami(m): 6:48am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Seriously, nigeria is going backward. 33 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by yeyeboi(m): 6:48am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Blame this on buhari 28 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Isryl02(m): 6:48am On Aug 26, 2016 |
This is getting more worrisome 11 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by gudnex22(m): 6:49am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Only what they know how to do is to blame GEJ and this is the result of blaming GEJ. Hailing Hailers will avoid this thread. 40 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by luvinhubby(m): 6:49am On Aug 26, 2016 |
To imagine that some of those 3,000 jobless fellows was among those chanting sai baba early 2015. God will help us. 29 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Godfullsam(m): 6:49am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Is this the CHANGE promised by APC? 15 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Nobody: 6:49am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Bad news everyday!.....what kinda change is this? 15 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by rozayx5(m): 6:50am On Aug 26, 2016 |
right now a dog is more.important than the economy sao buhari 41 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by hobermener: 6:50am On Aug 26, 2016 |
We cried, we pleaded, we warned, but the masses insisted they want change in place of transformation- now they have it! 44 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Taryur3(m): 6:50am On Aug 26, 2016 |
This buhari government gidigan.abeg who witnessed Buhari government here when he ruled as a military man? Na like this life be then? This change has turned to chain. 28 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by Oketoks(m): 6:50am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Employ 5 and retrench 5000 is the new development in this country. may God intervene in the affairs of this country 8 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by 9jii(m): 6:50am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Anything that will reduce our dependence on importation. Hope they 'll find a job in manufacturing sector 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by SamuelAnyawu(m): 6:50am On Aug 26, 2016 |
How many Shipping companies in Nigeria has over 100 personnel in its payroll? We should be more accurate with our statistics God bless Nigeria 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by greatgod2012(f): 6:51am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Too much retrenchment during this regime. 3 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by passionate88: 6:51am On Aug 26, 2016 |
Buhari o, I still dey surprise how some old people take vote this idiot into power. Which way Nigeria. 18 Likes |
Re: 3000 Dock Workers Retrenched As 20 Shipping Companies Shut Operations by luvinhubby(m): 6:54am On Aug 26, 2016 |
SamuelAnyawu: And you do not consider other ancidiary coys linked up to them. 9 Likes |
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