Nimasa bpe partner to refloat national shipping line #
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NIMASA (Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency) has indeed partnered with BPE (Bureau of Public Enterprises) to refloat the Nigerian National Shipping Line (NSL).
For those who may not know, the Nigerian National Shipping Line was established in 1979 to promote the country's maritime industry and provide shipping services to the nation. However, over the years, the company faced numerous challenges, including poor management, inadequate funding, and competition from foreign shipping lines, which led to its decline.
In 2018, the Nigerian government, through the BPE, announced plans to revive the NSL by partnering with NIMASA. The partnership aims to restructure the company, inject fresh capital, and modernize its fleet to make it competitive in the global shipping market.
The refloating of the NSL is seen as a strategic move to boost Nigeria's maritime industry, create jobs, and increase the country's economic growth. The partnership between NIMASA and BPE is expected to achieve the following objectives:
- Revive the NSL's operations and restore its fleet to a minimum of 20 vessels.
- Increase the company's revenue and profitability.
- Enhance the country's maritime security and safety.
- Promote the development of Nigeria's shipping industry.
- Create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
The partnership is a significant step towards revitalizing Nigeria's maritime sector, which has the potential to contribute significantly to the country's economic development.