IMO Re-elects Bala Usman Facilitation Committee Vice Chairperson

NPA Hadiza Bala Usman By Our Correspondent

Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has, for the second time, been elected Vice-Chairperson of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Facilitation (FAL) Committee.

A statement issued on Sunday by Assistant General Manager, Corporate &Strategic Communications, Ibrahim Nasiru explained that the election took place during the closing of the 44th Session of the Facilitation Committee (FAL 44), which held virtually between September 28 and October 2, 2020.

The Facilitation Committee addresses the efficiency of shipping by dealing with matters related to enabling international maritime traffic, including the arrival, stay and departure of ships, persons and cargo from ports.

The Committee also ensures that the right balance is struck between maritime security and the facilitation of international maritime trade.

Responding, Bala Usman described her re-election as an honour to Nigeria.

She promised to work with the Chairperson and the IMO Secretariat in realising the lofty objectives of the FAL Committee and the IMO.

The NPA Managing Director praised the chairperson of the committee, Ms Marina Angsell from Sweden for her leadership.

She also thanked the IMO Secretary-General and the Committee for re-electing her to serve.

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