The Federal Government said on Wednesday it had begun the implementation of the International Ships and Ports Facilities Security (ISPS) Code in the ports nationwide.
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The Minister of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar, announced this in a statement by Mrs Yetunde Sonaike, Deputy Director, Press and Protocol, in the ministry.
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The ISPS is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (1974/1988) on minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and government agencies.
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Having come into force in 2004, it prescribes responsibilities to governments, shipping companies and port/facility personnel to "detect security threats and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in international trade.
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The minister said that implementation of the code became necessary so that Nigeria's ports system would be safe and secured for the benefit of Nigerians and foreign investors in the maritime industry.
I just love the thing Federal Government is doing right now...So I must really kudos them for a job well done in times like this. They've done us proud!
The implementation is very much important in times like this so we expect it to rellay happen! Federal Govt have done a good job so far to citizens of Nigeria!