I’m Not Opposed To Maritime Varsity, Peterside Replies IYC
Dr. Dakuku Peterside[/caption]
The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said that he is not opposed to the establishment of the Maritime University at Okerenkoko, in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Peterside said this in response to a statement by the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) that the agency would not fund the Maritime University.
The NIMASA boss while disowning the speculations, said the agency was in support of the federal government’s plan for the proposed university.
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“This assertion is far from the truth and it has become necessary to clarify the issue as the federal government is committed to the actualisation of the project which the agency conceived.
“It is pertinent to note that NIMASA is supporting every aspect of the law in its determination to fulfill its obligations,” the statement read.
“In addition, the National Assembly recently held a public hearing on the matter and it is expected that the funding of the institution and other aspects of running it will be specified in the Act setting up the university.
“For the avoidance of doubt, at no time did the Director General, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, say anything contrary to the federal government’s position on the issue and we solidly stand behind the federal government on its determination to actualise the project.
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It added that the benefits derivable from the setting up of the institution would be quite numerous.
“Apart from becoming a citadel for knowledge and development of human capital, job opportunities will be created to the Nigerian people, particularly the community, “it stated.
