Operators in the eastern flanks of the nations waterways have urged the newly appointed Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh to tackle headlong, the rising cost of armed guards which has pushed many operators out of business.

Speaking to Nigerian Tribune, a staff of Interserve Nigeria Limited, Mr Pius Amam stated that cost of armed guards which used to go for $50,000 now goes for almost a $100,000.

According to Amam, “Many operators have run out of business because we cannot pay such money. The eastern flanks of the nation waters are very volatile, thereby shooting up the cost of armed guards.

“Before now, we used to negotiate $30,000 to $50,000 on behalf of our clients that want their cargoes in Port Harcourt port, but now, if you are not willing to pay $100,000, then nobody is ready to talk to you about private security for vessels.

“This has shot up the cost of cargo clearance in Port Harcourt, forcing many cargo owners to choose the Lagos port as port of destination even when they reside in Port Harcourt.

“It is important that the newly appointed NIMASA DG focuses on maritime security if he hopes to stay long in office. I am sure his predecessor didn’t get a second term because the incessant attacks on vessels coming to Nigeria’s eastern ports were becoming unbearable for the Presidency, and that contributed partly to our loss of IMO Category C election.

“We need security on our waters. The pirates are having a field day. They attack when they choose to, and that is why vessels coming to Nigeria waters demand war risk premium.

“Why should a resident of Port Harcourt make the Lagos port is port of destination? The answer is simple: the channels leading to the Port Harcourt port are not safe. Bonny channel is worse. If you cannot pay at least, $80,000, no private security firm will be willing to discuss with you. It is that bad.”

Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/maritime-insecurity-jamoh-urged-to-tackle-rising-cost-of-armed-guards/

Front page: Lalasticlala mynd44

Honestly the piracy and sea robbery situation is too much. Some people like to pretend everything is about marginalization ignoring factors like this hurting business. These same groups also steal and assault local fishers. Most businesses pay 50-100k extra when alternative port is available. The oil companies are willing since they have to.

The Nigerian navy and state government should route these guys out. These same low lives will eventually start causing trouble for ibom deep seaport in the future. It dumb to invest in new ports and secure martime domain.

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Water go swallow all of them bobomclat....

Ratatata

“Why should a resident of Port Harcourt make the Lagos port is port of destination? The answer is simple: the channels leading to the Port Harcourt port are not safe. Bonny channel is worse. If you cannot pay at least, $80,000

It's going to interesting to see the port stats for 2019. There's numbers will tell us if NPA's policies have made big difference to traffic there. It's clear most of these pirates opperate out of rivers. I speculate they're also involved in other criminal activity like pipeline vandalism and smuggling.

actually this people don't know the consequences of this attacks,

when businessmen will find other alternative and leave the Nigerian ports to rot away

I am sure his predecessor didn’t get a second term because the incessant attacks on vessels coming to Nigeria’s eastern ports were becoming unbearable for the Presidency, and that contributed partly to our loss of IMO Category C election.

That would be interesting. I remember reading story suggesting nigeria lost IMO seat over border closure.

Bump

E be like say greedy Afonja wan die ontop eastern port matter.


Mega deep ones are already beingg built in Akwa Ibom and Calabar.


Nothing last forever, so get ready.

hammerU:
E be like say greedy Afonja wan die ontop eastern port matter.

Mega deep ones are already beingg built in Akwa Ibom and Calabar.

Nothing last forever, so get ready.

In order to make the new deep seaport sucessful piracy in the ND region must be tackled. You should be addressing Buhari to fund the navy better but your concern is about imaginary enemies. It's pretty pathetic you cant figure this out by yourself.

Blue3k:
Honestly the piracy and sea robbery situation is too much. Some people like to pretend everything is about marginalization ignoring factors like this hurting business. These same groups also steal and assault local fishers. Most businesses pay 50-100k extra when alternative port is available. The oil companies are willing since they have to.

The Nigerian navy and state government should route these guys out. These same low lives will eventually start causing trouble for ibom deep seaport in the future. It dumb to invest in new ports and secure martime domain.

Front page: Lalasticlala

Tribune newspaper please remind me the owner , only Ignorant minds doesn't know how you guys operate with your fake statistics

Anambralstson:

Tribune newspaper please remind me the owner , only Ignorant minds doesn't know how you guys operate with your fake statistics

You just just dont like the report because it doesn't fit your narrative. I dont post fake stats like the Anambra government. He used to claim his stste was 4th largest economy until NBS reported the real stats.

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Blue3k:


You just just dont like the report because it doesn't fit your narrative. I dont post fake stats like the Anambra government. He used to claim his stste was 5th largest economy until NBS reported the real stats.

Until NBS revealed they are the 3rd largest economy in Nigeria minus oil producing states

Anambralstson:

Until NBS revealed they are the 4th largest economy in Nigeria minus oil producing states

Lol you IPOB Bureau of Statistics have begun. Oil and gas we included. Continue you're lies since you didnt read full report.

Blue3k:


You just just dont like the report because it doesn't fit your narrative. I dont post fake stats like the Anambra government. He used to claim his stste was 4th largest economy until NBS reported the real stats.

Minus oil producing states what's their position

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Blue3k:


In order to make the new deep seaport sucessful piracy in the ND region must be tackled. You should be addressing Buhari to fund the navy better but your concern is about imaginary enemies. It's pretty pathetic you cant figure this out by yourself.

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No piracy in Akwa Ibom and Calabar.

Anambralstson:

Minus oil producing states what's their position

Thats not what the liar Obiano claimed. Lol why are you suddenly shifting the goalposts. It was 4th largest in Nigeria at first.

Chief Willie Obiano has said that without the determination of his team, the state would not have become Nigeria’s fourth largest economy, noting that he inherited a state with an average ambition.

Blue3k:


Thats not what the liar Obiano claimed. Lol why are you suddenly shifting the goalposts. It was 4th largest in Nigeria at first.

Minus oil producing states Anambra is third largest economy after Lagos and FCT

Anambralstson:

Minus oil producing states Anambra is third largest economy after Lagos and FCT

Lol that's not what lying Obiano claimed. You can read the whole article. If you're wedded to your lies that's fine IPOB statistician. Fall on your sword for the shameless liar.

Blue3k:
Honestly the piracy and sea robbery situation is too much. Some people like to pretend everything is about marginalization ignoring factors like this hurting business. These same groups also steal and assault local fishers. Most businesses pay 50-100k extra when alternative port is available. The oil companies are willing since they have to.

The Nigerian navy and state government should route these guys out. These same low lives will eventually start causing trouble for ibom deep seaport in the future. It dumb to invest in new ports and secure martime domain.

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Bro can't u see piracy even occurs in Lagos than warri from that map ...if piracy is stopping port Harcourt port what of warri

So we don't have enough navy again

I blame Niger deltans ...the day they stand up thats the day Nigeria go get sense

mrvitalis:

Bro can't u see piracy even occurs in Lagos than warri from that map ...if piracy is stopping port Harcourt port what of warri

So we don't have enough navy again

I blame Niger deltans ...the day they stand up thats the day Nigeria go get sense

I never said it doesn't happen in Lagos. You clearly see it's more prominent along ND side. This is the main reason price of guards is more expensive. Delta port isn't that deep compared to Onne.

No the Navy's efforts are not sufficient. The gulf of Guinea ais very dangerous. Crews get kidnapped all the time in nigerian waters. That's why more funds should be allocated to them. I blsme the FG for not doing enough to combat the menace.

Blue3k:


I never said it doesn't happen in Lagos. You clearly see it's more prominent along ND side. This is the main reason price of guards is more expensive. Delta port isn't that deep compared to Onne.

No the Navy's efforts are not sufficient. The gulf of Guinea ais very dangerous. Crews get kidnapped all the time in nigerian waters. That's why more funds should be allocated to them. I blsme the FG for not doing enough to combat the menace.

Bros from that map Lagos is a bad as port Harcourt can't u see from the map

mrvitalis:

Bros from that map Lagos is a bad as port Harcourt can't u see from the map

There's clearly more incidents on the ND side. Download the report and count the number of incidents yourself.

hammerU:
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No piracy in Akwa Ibom and Calabar.

Lying must be part of your culture. There's piracy in sea robbery in both states. Akwa Ibom definitely needs to get the issue solved since they're investing in a deep seaport.

Final bump

Anambralstson:

Minus oil producing states what's their position

That is NOMINAL GDP.

This the REAL GDP..

Ritchiee:


That is NOMINAL GDP.

This the REAL GDP..

This aight it chief you're posting fake stats. Abuja had a higher GDP than Akwa Ibom in 2017 then it's suddenly half it's GDP in 2018. If you're interested in finding real GDP just do the math.

Real GDP is inflation adjusted GDP.