The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency , NIMASA, has shut down two terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos, for violating the International Ship and Port Facility Security, ISPS, code.
In a statement, NIMASA Head of Public Relations, Mr Osagie Edward, said the move was part of the Agency’s role as the designated authority for implementing the ISPS Code in the country.
The ISPS Code, an amendment to the SOLAS Convention, was developed by the International Maritime Organisation to enhance maritime and port security, particularly for facilities engaged in international trade. Mr Edward explained that the enforcement action followed persistent non-compliance by the facilities despite several formal warnings.
The NIMASA Boss stressed that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, is committed to enhancing sustainable trade facilitation for the maritime sector in a safe and conducive environment.
Writing by Wahre Bello