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Written by COMFORT 95.1FM on July 13, 2021
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has called for a review of the Nigerian Ports Authority ,NPA, dues on the Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol to reduce pressure on the price of the product in the country.
Osinbajo made the call yesterday at the Value-chain Magazine 2021 fourth annual lecture and awards, in Abuja,with the theme :Enhancing effective synergy between oil and gas and maritime sectors for greater value creation.’
Represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, the Vice President said that there was a need for a review of dues at the ports for ease of doing business.
He noted that insecurity was one major challenge with the maritime operations and commended NIMASA for facilities in place to check the situation.
Professor Osinbajo commended the organisers of the lecture, noting that, the theme of the event was apt as there was the need for maritime and oil and gas sector to synergize for economic growth and value addition in the country