PLATEAU STATE COMMISSIONER FOR TOURISM, CULTURE AND HOSPITALITY, HON. CORNELIUS DONGNAAN DOEYOK CONGRATULATES HON. THEOPHILUS DAKAS SHAN, HAJIYA HASSANA KWANDE, OTHERS ON APPOINTMENTS. Following recent appointments made by Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the state's commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Hospitality extends his heartfelt congratulations to the appointees. The appointees include Hon. Theophilus Dakas Shan (National Party Affairs), Hon Habila Mutla (Special Adviser, Grassroots Soccer Development), Dr Markus Avong (Special Adviser Livestock and Veterinary Services), Rt Hon Istifanus Mwansat (Political Adviser), Emmanuel Dung Solomon (Senior Special Assistant Artisanal Mining) and Haj. Hassana Kwande on who assume the former role of the commissioner as Quaan-Pan South Liaison Officer to the Governor. He expressed excitement as he anticipate to see the impact they'll make in their respective roles in se...
The President Federal Republic of Nigeria Aso Rock Presidential Villa Three Arms Zone, Abuja Federal Capital Territory MAYDAY! MAYDAY! A DISTRESS CALL FROM NIGERIAN SEAFARERS We, the undersigned Nigerian Seafarers, write to Your Excellency with utmost urgency and patriotic concern. Our cry is not just for survival, but for justice, inclusion, and national development in the maritime sector. Despite being duly certified and qualified, Nigerian seafarers are systematically sidelined in favour of foreigners, in direct violation of the Cabotage Act. The abuse of waivers by officials of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) continues to deny us opportunities in our own waters. OUR KEY CHALLENGES 1. Certification Limitations: The issuance of Near Coastal Voyage (NCV) certification restricts us from global employment. We request a transition to Foreign-Going certification in line with international standards. 2. Visa Restrictions: Nigerian se...