AMATO Makes Case For Enhanced Maritime Police Gear To Strengthen Port Security
By Roland Ekama
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has urged the federal government to equip Nigeria Police Force (NPF) personnel involved in port operations with modern equipment for effective port policing.
AMATO Secretary General, Comrade Bala Mohammed, made this plea at a workshop organized by the Nigerian Shippers Council on Wednesday in Lagos.
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With the theme- Facilitating Port Efficiency: The Strategic Role Of Maritime Police- Mohammed emphasized that the police need more equipment to perform better, especially with the festive period approaching.
The AMATO Secretary maintained that the police have contributed significantly to port security in the nation’s seaports, underscoring the need for adequate equipment.
He listed items such as motorbikes, patrol vehicles, and modern technology to aid performance, while expressing optimism that port police authorities can improve their performance and facilitate trade more effectively if they are provided with the necessary apparatus.
Mohammed also stressed the importance of stakeholders such as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Shippers Council, and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to boost personnel morale by providing essential equipment, thereby enhancing their performance.