Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms Bala Usman re-elected Vice Chair of IMO facilitation committee has, for the second time, been elected Vice-Chair of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Facilitation (FAL) Committee.
In a statement, Asst General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Nigerian Ports Authority, Ibrahim S. Nasiru, said the latest 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.
Nasiru further stated that the Facilitation Committee addressed 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.
He said the committee also ensured that the right balance was struck between maritime security and the facilitation of international maritime trade.
Responding to her re-election, Ms Bala Usman described it as an honour to Nigeria.
She promised to work with the chair and the IMO Secretariat in realising the lofty objectives of the FAL Committee and the IMO.
The NPA Managing Director praised the chair 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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