The delay in the deployment of the modular floating dock acquired by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) since 2018 is being questioned by stakeholders in Nigeria\u2019s maritime industry.
\nThe stakeholders are raising pressing questions about the whereabouts andmanagement of the N50 billion Modular Floating Dock.<\/p>\n
Despite promises of relocation and utilization, the floating dock remains elusive, fueling concerns about transparency and accountability within the agency.
\nSince February, when NIMASA announced plans to move the dock to Continental Shipyard in Apapa, the deployment has yet to occur.
\nThis delay has fueled skepticism among industry observers, who question NIMASA\u2019s commitment to managing the multimillion-dollar asset effectively.
\nThe acquisition was initially celebrated as a significant boost to Nigeria\u2019s maritime infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the country\u2019s vessel maintenance and repair capabilities.
\nHowever, promises of deployment have been repeatedly unfulfilled, leading to accusations of underutilization and mismanagement.
\nCriticism has been directed at NIMASA\u2019s leadership, particularly under former Director-General, Bashir Jamoh, for perceived lapses in strategic planning and execution.
\nOtunba Sola Adewumi, President of the Nigerian Ship Owners Association (NISA), has called for accountability and transparency within NIMASA.
\nDr. Chris Ebare, Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), emphasized the need for specialized expertise in overseeing projects like the Modular Floating Dock.
\nHe suggested a reevaluation of NIMASA\u2019s approach, advocating for dedicated professionals to manage the asset independently of the agency\u2019s leadership.
\nFormer National President of the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers & Water Transport Senior Staff Association, Engr. Matthew Alalade, voiced concerns about NIMASA\u2019s decision-making process, urging greater consultation with stakeholders and consideration of concessioning the dock to established shipyards.
\nAmidst these concerns, a staff of NIMASA who pleaded anonymity offered a critical perspective on the situation:
\n\u201cThe challenges we face with the floating dock can largely be attributed to the previous leadership\u2019s reluctance to heed expert advice, which unfortunately has resulted in the asset becoming nearly outdated before being fully operational.\u201d
\nThe representative further stated that the new Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, is aware of the issues and committed to resolving them:
\n\u201cDr. Mobereola has been thoroughly briefed about the current status and complexities surrounding the floating dock.
\nHe will be actively engaging with technical experts and stakeholders to expedite its deployment and ensure it operates at full capacity as swiftly as possible.\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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