...As Comptroller Nnadi hosts dinner for muslims
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have deepened their collaborative efforts in a bid to enshrine seamless port operations and efficiency at the Tin Can Island Port (TCIP).
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As part of efforts to foster interagency collaboration at the port, the Customs Area Controller, TCIP, Comptroller Dera Nnadi mni, recently organized a dinner to celebrate the 18th day of IFTAR with muslim faithfuls.
During the end-of-fast dinner, which was graced by diverse port stakeholders, the CAC applauded the NPA Port Manager, Mr. Sylvester Egede who, was recently to the port but, has achieved a great feat due to the synergy between the Customs, other sister security agencies.
The Customs boss noted that the celebratory dinner with Muslims also ushers in the celebration of Easter with Christian brethen.
Nnadi stressed the importance of coming together to uphold the nation in prayers for continuous development amid the festivities for both Muslims and Christians.
Comptroller Nnadi also expressed appreciation towards the collaboration received by truck operators to resolve the traffic situation on the Mile 2/ TCIP road.
“This is a positive development that will encourage seamless vehicular movement and multiple turnovers within a short time to the port, as compared to what was obtained in the past. The traffic situation has caused deaths to some road users and adversely affected government drive for trade facilitation and ease of doing business,” Nnadi said.
Speaking further, the Area Controller urged all port stakeholders to be dedicated in their respective fields towatds national growth and development.
On his part, the Port Manager of Tin Can Island Port, NPA, Mr Sylvester Othuke Egede, explained that a combination of long standing work experience, environmental awareness and institutional knowledge contributed to solving the traffic challenge that obstructed the flow of vehicular movement from Mile 2 to the Tin Can Island seaport.
According to the NPA Port Manager, all port stakeholders would have to play their respective roles in ensuring the free flow of traffic remains the norm on the port access road.
