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Peterside vows to fight sea pirates
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Director-General (DG) Dr Dakuku Peterside has vowed to stem the tide of criminalities on territorial waters, develop human capacity, ensure safety of vessels, remove wrecks and mitigate pollution.
Peterside, who spoke with The Nation, assured indigenous ship owners and the international community that NIMASA would ensure the safety of their vessels, crew and cargoes to foster shipping business and trading.
He hailed the partnership between NIMASA and the Nigerian Navy, describing the institutions as partners in progress.
The NIMASA boss noted the importance of the Navy to the development of the maritime sector, thanking the Navy for the synergy.
The Nation, April 10, 2018
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