The Federal Government is committed to the disbursement of the Cargo Vessel Financing Funds (CVFF), the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has affirmed.<\/p>\n
Reaffirming the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s administration to the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) during the discussions with the Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola who led a delegation from the agency to meet with the Minister, the minister maintained that the CVFF disbursement remains a priority, as it is expected to have a positive ripple effect on the economy, drive growth, create employment opportunities, and strengthen Nigeria\u2019s position as a major maritime hub in Africa.<\/p>\n
Dr. Mobereola corroborated the minister that the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has identified the CVFF disbursement as a key performance indicator (KPI) for 2025.
\n\u201cThe Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON directed us to engage with the Minister of Finance to resolve all technicalities and establish modalities to fast-track the disbursement of the CVFF to beneficiaries. This administration is committed to unlocking the sector\u2019s full potential,\u201d Dr. Mobereola said.<\/p>\n
He further noted that the funds have been domiciled with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA). As part of efforts to accelerate the process, the Minister of Finance has approved the inclusion of a representative from the Ministry in NIMASA\u2019s in-house committee on CVFF disbursement, under the supervision of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
\nThe Finance Minister also stressed the importance of regular updates and transparency in the utilization of the fund, ensuring that contributors and key stakeholders benefit efficiently while positioning Nigeria\u2019s maritime industry for sustainable growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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