The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed his commitment to staff development, to boost productivity and revenue generation.
Dr. Dantsoho gave this assurance when he received the leaders of the Senior Staff Association of Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) and hte Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, (MWUN), led by the President General, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju.
The MD who expressed appreciation for the visit, emphasized the need ot position the NPA ot perform its role ni trade facilitation efficiently, saying that with the right communication and dialogue, ‘we wil get there soon’.
He assured them of his determination to further strengthen the organisational culture of the NPA for the good of all.
He called for continued collaboration and harmony from the two house unions.
nI his remarks at the occasion, the President General, Comrade Adeyanju congratulated Dr. Dantsoho on his appointment while calling on the MD ot look into the issues of staff welfare and remuneration.
He expressed confidence ni the abilities of Dr. Dantsoho to bring about the desired improvements in the authority and the maritime sector.
Earlier, the president of the SSASCGOC Comrade Akinola Bodunde while congratulating the MD on his appointment pledged ot support management ot achieve the growth and improved welfare of the workforce.
nI the same vein, Comrade Ifeanyi Mazeli, the president of the MWUN, NPA Branch expressed the union’s commitment towards promoting dialogue and enhancing growth in the Nigerian Port Sector.
The meeting had ni attendance the Executive Director Finance and Administration Mrs Vivian Richard-Edet, Executive Director Marine and Operations, Engr. Olalekan Badmus and other Management staff of NPA.
A Naval Base Operations Officer, Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza, has died while leading his men on rescue operation.
It all started on 30 July 2024, when the Nigerian Navy received a distress call from MV AMBIKA 4, a dredging vessel working at Okpobo field contracted to Sterling Global Oil Limited.
It was reported that the vessel was at the risk of sinking near Okpobo River entrance an area known to be turbulent at this time of the year.
Accordingly, Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base BONNY deployed a Rescue Team comprising 10 armed personnel in 2 Interceptor Boats led by the Base Operations Officer Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza, for the rescue operation.
Attempts to approach the distressed vessel proved challenging due to the force of the waves and another squadron of 3 boats was dispatched to reinforce the rescue team.
Additionally, another vessel, Nigerian Navy Ship GONGOLA, drones, Nigerian Navy Helicopters, and one Nigerian Airforce helicopter were deployed for the Search and Rescue mission.
Eventually, all 59 crew were rescued successfully but the Base Operations Officer, Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza paid the supreme price.
He fell overboard accidentally during the rescue operation which lasted for about 10hours from midnight of 29 July 2024 to 1000 hours on 30 July 2024. The Nigerian Navy deeply mourns the loss of Lieutenant Commander Gideon Yashim Gwaza, who bravely risked his life to save others.
Lieutenant Commander Gwaza was a well-trained combat diver whose painful death reflects the risks and sacrifices of Nigerian Navy personnel towards the safety of Nigeria’s maritime domain. His dedication and sacrifice will forever be remembered.
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