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Aside the benefit of improved efficiency in the operations of the nation’s seaports, an effective implementation of innovative ideas in the port sector will rapidly change the narrative, the perception, and the ranking of Nigeria in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) of Transparency International, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Prof. Osinbajo stated this Wednesday at the launch of the Process Manual on Port Operations in Nigeria, at a brief ceremony held at the Presidential Villa.

The manual was developed by stakeholders led by the Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reform (TUGAR, an arm in the presidency) to address operational gaps as well as improve transparency and accountability in the system.


Prof. Osinbajo stated that “one solution developed to address the vulnerabilities in the port system is the Process Manual on Port operation. The manual is aimed at fostering an enabling environment for domestic and foreign port users.”

According to the Vice President, “An effective successful systemic intervention in the port sector will rapidly change the narrative, the perception and the ranking of Nigeria in the CPI. The Process Manual on Port Operations is expected to be one of the key indicators for the effective implementation of Executive Order 01 issued essentially to promote transparency and efficiency in the business environment, and designed to facilitate the ease of doing business.”

Prof. Osinbajo noted that “the fight against corruption is one of the priorities of this administration and since 2015 the government has invested time and resources to ensure that corruption is curbed. Even after substantial gains have been attained in the fight against corruption in Nigeria, Nigeria’s ranking under certain indices in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is yet to show an improvement commensurate to the efforts of the government.

“In terms of utility and relevance, Transparency International CPI and its consequent data sources are determined largely by and produced for the consumption of the business community.

“It therefore has significant reputational and economic implications for countries that are being assessed. The analysis of the CPI further reveals that the ports are primary points of interface between the country and the business community, whether domestic or international, and the experiences of business community shape their perception which feeds into the reputation of the country.”

Speaking further about the significance of the Process Manual on Port Operations, the Vice President said “Process Manual is a step by step trajectory of processes at the ports. It outlines the actors and timelines for each process, it guides the user by highlighting all required documentation, payments, timelines, and the responsible agencies.

“It equally guides the port operator by detailing the implementation chain and provides clarity on the time required for each process. The Process Manual is expected to ensure predictability, promote transparency and accountability; reduce corruption in port processes; eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks faced by port users and reduce the opportunity for illegal demands in the ports. It is expected that the Manual will be reviewed and updated as issues and developments emerge.”

While stating the commitment of the Ministry of Transportation in the adoption of processes in the new Manual, the Minister, Rotimi Ameachi, who was also present at the event said all agencies under the ministry will ensure vigorous implementation in the interest of the country.

On her part, the head of the Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reform (TUGAR), Mrs. Lilian Ekeanyanwu said the initiative is a pilot in the new trajectory of evidence-based response to issues of corruption.”

Mrs Ekeanyanwu noted that “we started off with the rigorous diagnostics in risk assessment and then made some proposals. This is one of the implementation of the different proposals that we have made.

“We will continue the monitoring role that we have been playing in the port sector especially with respect to complaints and redress which is to be accessed from the port service support portal.”

Other stakeholders present at the launch and who committed to supporting the operationalization of the Process Manual include; the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mr Muhammed Babandede; the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh; the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Mr Hassan Bello; Director-General of the Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP), Mr Mamman Ahmad and the representatives of the NPA, EFCC, ICPC, among others.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/we-will-create-enabling-environment-for-port-users-osinbajo/

The analysis of the CPI reveals that the ports are primary points of interface between the country and the business community, whether domestic or international, so we need to monitor it appropriately.

Ezenwa12345:
Meaning ikegwuru

mtchewewww

Honestly I really like the words coming out from the vice president especially on the improvement on CPI

*PDP HOUSE OF REPS CAUCUS’ RED HERRING AND WHAT OSINBAJO SAID 5 YEARS AGO*

By Senator Babafemi Ojudu
Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President
Office of the Vice President

The recent call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus of the House of Representatives for the House to commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari is nothing short of mischief and partisan politics.

Equally suspect is the PDP Caucus' disingenious attempt to misrepresent a 2015 tweet by the Vice President and completely but deliberately change its import and meaning.

The the Vice Presidential candidate of the APC tweeted at a time when Nigeria was facing one of its darkest periods due to incessant terrorist attacks in some parts of the country, including the FCT.

In fact at the time the tweet was done 8th of February 2015, the then Federal Government administration had said it could not guarantee the security in parts of the country for the election to hold and actually elections were postponed because of that stance of the Jonathan Presidency.

This was the context of tweet by Prof. Osinbajo in 2015.

However, opposition elements have disingenuously twisted it out of context even insinuating as though it's a tweet done recently. The Vice President never said this in relation to President Buhari.

More importantly, President Buhari has never said that he has lost the capacity to guarantee the security of lives and property of Nigerians. On the contrary, he remains fully committed to the welfare and protection of all Nigerians across the country.

As the President noted concerning the senseless murder of hardworking farmers in November by terrorists in Zabarmari community in Jere Local Government of Borno State, the Nigerian Armed Forces will continue to be given all the needed support “to take all necessary steps to protect the country’s population and its territory.”

Nigerians should ignore the misrepresentation and misleading narrative by the PDP House of Reps Caucus, which is an obvious attempt at mischief and causing disaffection.

The security and welfare of Nigerians remains one of the cardinal purposes of the Buhari administration and it will continue to take proactive steps to tackle the country’s security challenges.

December 9 2020

Such protection must not only address the overwhelming cultural and social norms and barriers to exposing criminals, but must also address the problems that the witnesses may face before, during and after trial.

Yes Osinbajo needs to be appreciated for his goodwill

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is 100% better in all the ramifications. I rest my case

Wow! congratulations � to the newly wedded couple in the town, God bless your home

Rugaria:
Ñkásì obi ndi nò na áfūfū...

I beg say it in English

Absolutely true and that's why we known as the giant of Africa

PDJT:
-Theory politician. Anything he sees in a book, whether relevant to the present situation or not, he will come out and spout off.

I guessed you are under hallucination

Yenefer:
But the system is holding them for ransoms. Against their wishes so that the corrupt rich people can benefit.

who is telling you this rubbish?

Yes it’s about maximally leveraging what we have, technology, and in particular data offers that incredible opportunity

aribisala0:
Which of the Nigerians? Certainly not the beheaders and Hisbah

The same Nigeria you know

Thanks for this administration for taking the health of her people more serious and taking necessary steps in curbing the menace

NA APC O

wow! I'm really happy for OJBEST shoemaker

crossfm:
With insecurity everywhere this one is here dishing out advice.

You and your partner in crime should fix the insecurity first and see if people won't rush to invests in Nigeria.

Which fool will invest let's say in Agricultural now in the north?, even down south the Fulani's and their cow is still a big wahala.

Having read your messages will easily deduce the kind of human and disrespectful you are

Mutemenot:
Give us basic amenities, leave the rest. Nigerians are talented and hard working to grab other things themselves

have you not been seeing social amenities or you are out of land

FunkeOseni:
The biggest fool of them all.


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look at a fool that doesn't know what to say

What I know and believe is that the goodwill of the vice president yemi osinbajo will speak for him come 2023 and he would be victorious

So where is the contents , mtchewwww

Nigerian youths are versatile and intelligent

This should be preaching to everybody that rapist are liable to die young

famss22:
Which government be that �

What's this one saying nah

BigBizzy:
what is this one saying?

You may ask someone to read and interpret for you nah since you can't read and understand

complexBoss12:
big oyibo!
Nigerian politics good o, everyday you speak English, at end of the month you chop big salary plus allawee.

What happened to all creative ideas you have spent money to get already. when are you implementing them??

Goodluck spent billions on Confab to chart a new Nigeria, where is the recommendation today??
Elrufai recommendation on restructuring nko??

I don't even know why people see this guy as a good man, "He who is silent on the face of oppression, has taken the side of the oppressor"

Are you expecting him not to collect salary after he has worked vigorously

We all know that the pandemic has caused a lot of set back to the Nigeria economy but we need to build a business environment that would be supportive of domestic and foreign investors.

This is nice and we expect the quick implementation

We have recorded so many laudable achievement

I strongly believe in your words sir