My people, big news don land for maritime sector as Nigerian shipowners fit collect up to $25 million each!
Federal Government don launch Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) wey go help dem acquire modern vessels wey dey meet international safety standards. This na big step to boost our maritime game, no be small!
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola talk say dis move na strategy wey go help reposition Nigeria’s maritime sector for better national development. Na wetin we dey need!
The CVFF don dey since 2003, but e don dey waka for road like tortoise. And now, dem don finally open the portal make eligible shipowners apply. This one fit change the whole story!
Oyetola talk say this funding no go just be about money. E go help our economy, create jobs for seafarers and make sure say we fit own our vessels without depending on oyinbo ships. Na we dey here, we go show our power!
He yan again say the portal go serve as proper channel for disbursement, make everything clear and transparent. All the interested shipowners fit submit dem application, and dem go check am based on correct criteria. E go sweet, no wahala!
Also, Director General of NIMASA, Dayo Mobereola don confirm say dem set up special unit to manage the CVFF. Dem go dey coordinate with banks and ensure say everything dey run smoothly. E don clear say this time, dem go make am work!
Dis initiative dey align with Federal Government plan to diversify economy and make maritime sector heavy for national growth. Oyetola don use am emphasize how Nigeria fit grow when we tackle our own maritime issues.
Everybody dey expect say this CVFF go help Nigeria build strong indigenous fleet and also improve safety for our waters. No be play, this na serious matter wey we go follow! Make we dey watch as dis thing dey unfold.
My people, time to chop the maritime cake don land. E be like say our ships go soon get better life!
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